unknown coral. I.D please

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  1. billyboy2

    billyboy2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I got a picture of a coral i picked up at the LFS. He wasn't sure what it was so i'm looking for alittle help figuring out what it is.

    thanks
     

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  2. thepanfish

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    Non photo synthetic, Carnation Tree or Flower Tree Coral.
     
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  3. billyboy2

    billyboy2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    yeah i know its a filter feeder thats forsure. tiny little pplyps and they only come out when food is present it seems..
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Carnation coral, non-photosynthetic as stated
     
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  5. billyboy2

    billyboy2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    cool thanks for the quick reply... anything special as for how to care for them?
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You will need to feed them daily
     
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  7. billyboy2

    billyboy2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i have a zooplex for filter feeders and marine snow. spot feeding with a baster ok? i have it in a low lit area with moderate flow. close proximity to some xenia and a pagoda cup. any problems? i could move it with some zoas if that would be better
     
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    Spot feeding is the way to go.
     
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    Some seem to be nearly impossible to keep alive while others do well. I had one for several years that I fed about once every 2 weeks and it must have grown an additional 15-20 stalks and as healthy as can be. On the other hand I have gotten them in and they never do well from the get go.
     
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  10. billyboy2

    billyboy2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    im using the right stuff? kent zooplex and marine snow? anything else you'd recommend?
     
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