My first coral!!

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by jturnbull, Oct 30, 2009.

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  1. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Haha yupp I think I might trade my chromis in for another frag this weekend as its gonna get a little crowded with them.
     
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  2. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    looking good bro keep it up
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    great choice for 1st corals JTurnbull - nice and colourful and should reward you by increasing in numbers

    Steve
     
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  4. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    He said I should see growth near 1-2 polyps every week or so. Is that correct?
     
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Ive never really tried to count on a week to week basis to be honest
    but sound reasonable as I have 1 colony that lookes to have doubled in mass over a couple of months or so (I never counted the polyps when I got it, just judged it in relation to the things close to it)

    Steve
     
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  6. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    congrats on the new coral. i'm hoping to get my first next weekend :)
     
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  7. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    congrats man they look good and cool rock btw
    how did you cycle?
     
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  8. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I cycled using live sand and dry rock took a little longer, next time I would use a dead shrimp to move a little faster.
     
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  9. DavidTurner

    DavidTurner Feather Duster

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    I am going to go with that first thing as well as those are a good starter and they are hardy! Great choice! I need to let me tank develop a little more but look forward to putting one in!
     
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  10. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Ah, good job! You are to be commended for your patience and letting the tank settle in before adding coral.
     
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