Planning on a new coral today.

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Mkizla, Sep 20, 2009.

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  1. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    What has better chance of survivalbility rate? Not sure if i spelt that right but anyway..

    My eye is currently set on..

    Green star polyps
    Leather coral
    Kenya tree
    I recently failed xenia coral, so im not looking into that yet.

    Any other corals you guys can recommand me?
    I am a beginner, my tank has been set up for 2 month, and have
    3fish, and 1 Clove Polyps, and small zoa.
     
    Mkizla, Sep 20, 2009
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  2. Triggerfish

    Triggerfish Ritteri Anemone

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    I recommend a pipe organ coral my setup isn't the best, yet this coral has done great, mushrooms are really easy too.
     
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  3. jhawkor

    jhawkor Millepora

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    Green star polyps are pretty much indestructible but they grow like weeds.
     
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  4. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    can i place the green star polyp on the sand bed in bottom of my tank
     
    Mkizla, Sep 20, 2009
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  5. devlzluv

    devlzluv Ritteri Anemone

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    lmao be glad ur xenia didnt make it, im tryign to give my damn weed lol i mean xenia and no one wants it around here. My LT toadstoll is awesome looking and has gone thru hell in my tank so i say there pretty durable.
     
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  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    You can place the GSP on the sand, but it needs to be a rock on the sand. It grows like crazy so make sure it's not touching anything you don't want it to grow on.
     
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  7. Da_Gopherboy

    Da_Gopherboy Fire Shrimp

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    Can't go wrong with some Zoanthids, Cherry Bombs, Tubs Blue are just beautiful.
     
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  8. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    do they grow on the sand too? Or just the piece of rock thats on it?
     
    Mkizla, Sep 20, 2009
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  9. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I would not add any coral, the tank is too young. Allow it to season for 3 more months at least.
     
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  10. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Normally, NO, they do not grow on sand. I recommend putting them on a small rock island away from your normal rock structures. This way, they cannot overtake your entire tank.
     
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