My first corals

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  1. rlman41299

    rlman41299 Skunk Shrimp

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    these will be my very first corals to be added to my tank and i have a question.
    do i have to remove the plugs where the corals are growing? or do i just set it down where i want them with the plug attached? thanks :cheesy::cheesy::cheesy::cheesy::cheesy::cheesy:

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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Excellent first choice.

    I do not remove them from the plug. Becarefull if you do, and I would allow them to acclimate to the tank for a couple of weeks before doing so.

    Some people do I know but personally I see no reason to.
     
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    rlman41299 Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks. Just wondering what should i feed these corals. I jusf wanted to make sure i have the right one. Thanks
     
  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Most LPS will take small pieces of raw seafood such as mysis shrimp. They will usually take most frozen fish foods containning meaty products. Try to only feed every 3 days or less and target feed if you can.

    Again beautiful pieces and congradulations.
     
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  6. Nismo400rgtr

    Nismo400rgtr Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Nice corals!! I just picked up a few blasto's and acans myself. Can't wait til they arrive :) !
     
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    Beautiful pieces there
     
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  9. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Very nice adds. Congrats and make sure you post a pic once there in the tank!
     
  10. rlman41299

    rlman41299 Skunk Shrimp

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    Well another quetion. Where in the tank would these corals thrive in? Should i place them at the bottom, mid tank or as close to the lights (MH) as possible. Thanks for all the help.
     
  11. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Lower in the tank and sandbed IMO. If you place LPS, palys, zoanthids, ancans right under the MH you will burn them.
     
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    rlman41299 Skunk Shrimp

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    Hanks Corailline. You've been a great help!