green or orange ricordea ?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by jimwil22, Jul 16, 2009.

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  1. jimwil22

    jimwil22 Plankton

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    ::) which would be best for a beginner ? ;) (florida)
     
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  2. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    Either would work well for you. I find both to be hardy.

    Find yourself a small (cheap) frag, they grow at a decent rate so no need to go crazy - You might be able to find a frag colony that has both colors and others as well.
     
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  3. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    Both! I love ricordeas - really nice under the actinic lights. I don't think you can kill those things. I actually lost one for awhile and found it after my pistol shrimp and goby "unearthed" it - I'm not even sure how long it was buried. It's doing fine now. :)
     
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  4. jimwil22

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    no need to drip acclimate or use
    coral dip ? just gradually acclimate
    over 30-45 minutes ? thanks , jim
     
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    It's always a good idea to give corals a dip before you add them to your tank. I never acclimate corals.
     
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    +1 Have seen way to many posts on bad hitch hikers lately.
     
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  7. jimwil22

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    thanks for the refresher , haven't added anything to the tank in awhile, did
    lose a zooanthid.
     
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