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05-25-2008, 06:45 PM
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 What Coral is this i just got it ?????? What Coral is this i just got it today for 50 bucks was this a good price and what does it require????? in the picture its not fully extended cause i just put it inside my tank ... it has small circular polyp heads on each polyp its like a bright green neon color [IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG] [IMG]  [/IMG]
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral.  |
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05-25-2008, 07:37 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? PlEASE ANSWER
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral. |
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05-25-2008, 09:18 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Cant say for sure. Im leaning towards Flower Pot. If it is it will probably die within the first year. It will need target fed also. |
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05-25-2008, 09:50 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? DITTO! this is a coral that require more than what a reef tank can give it. within a year it will starve.
__________________ The big difference between a chemist and an Aquarist. A chemist is one that knows chemical properties and how they will react. An Aquarist knows how these chemical properties will affect his/her tank. |
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05-25-2008, 09:58 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? WHAT do I do??????? Give it back ??????
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral. |
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05-25-2008, 10:02 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Well ........ I would consider it. but it's up to you. your not going to get what you paid for it, and if you keep it you might get a year out of it. Now there has been instances where these things do survive! My 1st coral I ever bought was a flower pot it survived 7 months,that was 2.5 yrs ago. I have not bought another. I also see in your profile that you have been at this for 3 months? that coral wouldnt last 5 months, it is very delicate. My suggestion is this, spend $50 on a book, and take your time, Every last one of us in this hobby has been where your at, and I know it can be very tempting to buy that pretty coral you see at your LFS. But do that coral a favor, look at it, go home a read about it, then read some more. You will be more informed at what you are buying, and, you can save yourself a lot of headaches and money in the long run.
__________________ The big difference between a chemist and an Aquarist. A chemist is one that knows chemical properties and how they will react. An Aquarist knows how these chemical properties will affect his/her tank. Last edited by REEFMASTER; 05-25-2008 at 10:08 PM. |
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05-25-2008, 10:07 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Quote:
Ian...you cannot buy without researching. It will cost you money just about every time. I admit I have seen some killer Flower Pots and its hard to stay away from them. |
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05-25-2008, 10:23 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? but iv looked it up now and even though its green its not the REALLY HARD one Goniopora stokesi or Goniopora pendulus cause even though mines green it has short tenticles they are not long but more round like BUT i no its a flower pot ... what worrys me is if it gets the "JELLY" disease if it can kill ALL of my CORALS ??????????????? and if thats common all corals dieing from this one dieing?????? i want to try to keep it i really want tips and want info on what i should add like do i add calcium ????
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral. Last edited by ianizaguirre; 05-25-2008 at 10:37 PM. |
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05-25-2008, 10:51 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Quote:
Google Gonipora and read all about it. You can also go to Wet Web Media and do a search on it. You are going to get the info needed there. Some of the prettiest stuff out there is the hardest not to buy. I know. Its a great looking coral it just doesnt have a long lifespan in our tanks. |
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05-25-2008, 11:30 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? The reason you got that so called pretty gonipora for 50 bucks is because it will not live 2 months in your system.I would take it back and spend your fifty on something that will live,and something you might know more about.I am sorry to sound mean,but its not just you, so many people buy gonipora beacause they are pretty but have no idea how difficult it is to keep alive.Also wherever you bought it from should have been able to tell you what it is,and they also should have warned you because believe me they know,they just dont want YOU to know.
__________________ LET NATURE TAKE ITS COURSE.PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE. |
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05-25-2008, 11:49 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Quote:
Happy Reefing!
__________________ The big difference between a chemist and an Aquarist. A chemist is one that knows chemical properties and how they will react. An Aquarist knows how these chemical properties will affect his/her tank. |
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05-26-2008, 11:35 AM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? But if I leave it in my tank when it dies would it kill my other corals and do they all die of that brown jelly disease??? Also what TYPE of flower pot is it like the scientific name of it because iv looked online and have only found 2 types so which one do you thing it is??? And what can I do to keep it alive iv researched a lot and just came to the conclution that they need calcium and other products dosed into the tank along with some direct feedings and the will live
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral. |
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05-26-2008, 01:09 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Quote:
Last edited by jimw369; 05-26-2008 at 01:12 PM. |
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05-26-2008, 02:00 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? If you leave it in you will watch it slowly die off. here are your options: 1- leave it in. Target feed it,phytoplanton, very small moronic foods.-prolonging. 2-Try to take it back to the LFS. and explain to the proprietor your situation. Unfortunately your left with no alternative. This Goniopora/Flower pot- Daisy Coral, is not a Hardy coral at all. On a scale of 1 to 10 it is rated at a 3. Is very aggressive, needs moderate to high flow, and moderate to high lights. Now even with all of this, it is not going to survive.The next move is yours. Happy Reefing
__________________ The big difference between a chemist and an Aquarist. A chemist is one that knows chemical properties and how they will react. An Aquarist knows how these chemical properties will affect his/her tank. |
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05-26-2008, 04:59 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? well ill just return it SINCE THERES NO HOPE
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral. |
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05-26-2008, 05:32 PM
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05-26-2008, 05:39 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Hey look what I found! Another thread bout Flower pot! http://www.reefbuilders.com/forums/l...al-advice.html |
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05-26-2008, 08:13 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? you seen that too!
__________________ The big difference between a chemist and an Aquarist. A chemist is one that knows chemical properties and how they will react. An Aquarist knows how these chemical properties will affect his/her tank. |
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05-26-2008, 08:22 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Quote:
I have more corals that my tank can handle or more rocks which makes coral placement difficult. I have 2 rather large fish that is always knocking over corals  I have things in my tank that require a high amount of calcium, alkalinity, and no reactor(me) to help keep up with the demand, which makes it rather expensive because I have to buy the stuff to dose the tank,but since I broadcast it, it last a little bit long than a capful here or there.Just hang in there buddy and lets do this thing! 
__________________ The big difference between a chemist and an Aquarist. A chemist is one that knows chemical properties and how they will react. An Aquarist knows how these chemical properties will affect his/her tank. |
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05-26-2008, 08:54 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? haha thanks ill exchange it friday or saturday i am sure it will last till then either way thats the day i get my new light fixture the 6 bulb nova extreme pro i herd its a good product to just exchange the fans cause its a little loud would this be expensive and is it a good fixture it cost me 327 $
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral. |
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05-27-2008, 07:01 AM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? Dont give up Ian! And look, if you love the gonipora so much, how about the easier to care for alevopora. they look very much the same. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...390&pcatid=390
__________________ 20 gal, 2 false percs, 1 neon dottyback, 1 african flameback angel, 1 yellow belly regal tang, 1 crocea clam and a sea hare... |
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05-27-2008, 02:20 PM
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| Re: What Coral is this i just got it ?????? thats a nice coral but i dont no about stony polyps anymore cause they are all hard i think i mean whats the easyest? ? ? ?
__________________ 40 gallon Reef with a 20 gallon high sump- One Yellow Wrasse, 2 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one frogs spawn coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one pink/tan mushroom frag, one hybrid mushroom rock, one Red mushroom rock, 2 differnt types of green star polyps, Two Cynarina corals, , one Fox coarl, one button polyp rock , one yellow scroll coral, one Big Orange Montipora capricornis, Two Orange Ricordea Mushrooms, Two Blue Maxima clams , One Big Yellow Trumpet Coral, one Halimeda Plant, a Cabbage Leather Frag, Red Sea xiena (purple), Tan Xiena, BLUE Xiena, one pink birds nest, amd one loco lobo leather coral. |
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