got my first corals today

Discussion in 'Coral' started by armison89, Jul 21, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2011
    Messages:
    473
    Location:
    clifton springs ny
    i got my first 2 corals from a friend today 1 is a zoa and i dont know what the other one is. they look ok. my tests read.

    dkh-8
    ca-560
    po-.25
     
    armison89, Jul 21, 2011
    armison89, Jul 21, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    2,062
    Location:
    Nashville TN
    congratz! lets see some pics, and maybe we can ID them for you
     
    dowtish, Jul 21, 2011
    dowtish, Jul 21, 2011
    #2
  3. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2010
    Messages:
    1,869
    Location:
    Melbourne FL
    :pics2:
     
    SnooknRedz, Jul 21, 2011
    SnooknRedz, Jul 21, 2011
    #3
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2009
    Messages:
    19,258
    Location:
    Sparks, NV
    Definitely post pics, congrats, you should let your Ca fall to below 450.
     
    2in10, Jul 21, 2011
    2in10, Jul 21, 2011
    #4
  5. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2011
    Messages:
    473
    Location:
    clifton springs ny
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    armison89, Jul 21, 2011
    armison89, Jul 21, 2011
    #5
  6. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2010
    Messages:
    1,281
    Location:
    Southern California
    Sweet congrats! PO4 is a bit high though and may effect long term growth and coloration.


    Phosphate Table
    ppm Phosphate
    0.03 (good)
    0.10 (critical)
    0.25 (coral growth retarded)
    0.50
    1.00
    3.00
     
    Atticus818, Jul 21, 2011
    Atticus818, Jul 21, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. proreefer

    proreefer Feather Star

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2011
    Messages:
    776
    Location:
    georgia
    the other coral is toad stools a type of leather coral,very nice
     
    proreefer, Jul 21, 2011
    proreefer, Jul 21, 2011
    #7
  8. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2011
    Messages:
    473
    Location:
    clifton springs ny
    the second pic is 1 head i was told it will grow in horizantal layers.
     
    armison89, Jul 21, 2011
    armison89, Jul 21, 2011
    #8