Gorgonian

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    So my LFS has a yellow gorg with white polyps for 20, pretty big, and it looks to be in great health. I understand they are hard to keep, but whats so hard about them?
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    If they are non-photosynthetic than they need frequent feedings of fine particulate foods. Target feeding them will not suffice long term, and in a small tank you risk compromising water quality with the frequent feedings. Try to get a specific name if you can.

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  3. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Is there anyway to tell if its NPS or not? At the LFS they said they are relavitvely easy to keep, just need lots of flow and some need high light.
     
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  5. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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  6. homegrowncorals

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    Most require feedings as mentioned, and require less light then most have in there mixed reef set up. i have played with several over time and have only found 2 different types i have had luck with. ;)
     
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  7. 2in10

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    I think it is non-photosynthetic by your description.
     
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  8. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I have had this one for 16 months now. It started out as a 1 inch piece on LR. 3/23/2010
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    This was taken on1/16/2011
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    Flow is by far the most important factor along with being photosynthetic.The one on the right recently died because the powerhead on that side went down and I didn't notice it right away. I have never target fed them. They just get what my fish eat.
    Heres is a great link with info on them and also how to choose one that will live in your tank without feeding.Read the entire thread.Good luck.
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/coral-month/coral-month-december-2008-briareum-gorgonian-55086.html

    Heres a pic of mine from today.It is growing!! You can see the little stick left from the second one I had.

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  9. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Nice pics vinny, I guess I should look for a photosynthetic one instead of NPS, because I'd rahter have SPS the one gorgonian.

    Homegrown, care to tell me what kind they were/are? ;D
     
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