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  1. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Well the hubby picked up a new leather for the 10g.

    The store had it labeled as a fancy leather(super helpful:confused:)

    I think it may be a carnation. Super gorgeous, has thistle like feel to it.

    Anyone have any tips on feeding it if it indeed is a carnation
     

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  2. reefermadness420

    reefermadness420 Flamingo Tongue

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    I dont know what it is I'm new to saltwater but it is beautiful
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Yup unfortunately. They are not photosynthetic they require low lighting and multiple feedings of algal plankton a day. Expert only. You have a wonderful resource here I strongly suggest researching before you buy.
     
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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  5. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Ya. I wish we hadn't gotten it.

    Its beautiful but definitely a difficult one
     
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    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Carnation corals are definitely one of the harder Nonphotosynthetics to keep. Super strong flow definitely eases care, but not by much. They require almost constant feeding.

    Gifts are nice but I usually tell people if they want to surprise me, a gift card/certificates would be best so as to avoid any situations such as this.
     
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  7. April Hope

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    I know very little about these Carnations or Cabbage corals, except they are beautiful and I would not have time for the up keep, I've been eye balling one at my local
    Store. When I spoke to him he mentioned that he keeps it in a smaller tank with nothing close such as large rocks as when they swell at night they can become top heavy and bend causing damage to the stem. I do know they need feeds at least twice a day and uses Combo Vitals. He also does more frequent water changes in that tank due to the increased feelings.

    That's my two cents! Good luck!
     
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  8. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    In the wild they usually grow downward not upright.
     
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  9. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    As much as I love the coral and its beauty and i could handle the dedication involved, I know that being in a 10g reef isn't the best option for its survival. Not only are the chances of survival low but the nutrient levels in a 10g will be nuts to keep up with.
    I have a friend who runs a store, I will be trading the coral in for something else.

    First impulse buy and never again.

    Thanks for all the info and support
     
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