Darren88 Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 does anyone know much about this coral i just got a tank that has quite a big colony in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Is it a branching colony? Do you have a pic handy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren88 Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 i will take a pic sometime this week all i know is that it is austrailian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaminz Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Here is a summary of the information I found across alot of sites: Duncan Corals are usually found in deeper water near sandy substrate, it is very adaptable to lighting conditions. It is a fast grower given the right conditions, and usually develops new polyps directly adjacent to an existing one. As with all other LPS, maintaining calcium and alkalinity levels is necessary, while excess phosphates and nitrates can slow growth. Propagation is as easy as cutting the 'stem' of the coral to separate polyps, although as this coral grows upwards it will not attach itself to reef structures, it is best attached via the use of an aquarium-safe putty, or super glue. While possessing zooxanthella and being capable of photosynthesis, this coral appreciates regular feeding with any meaty marine foods able to fit into the expanded polyp's mouth. Feed occasionally with chunks of prawn or mysis, which is very easy due to the adhesiveness and reactivity of the tentacles. They relatively unaggressive coral, incapable of producing sweeper tentacles, and generally comes out underneath when competing with other stony corals. It is best left with plenty of space to grow, as well as relatively unaggressive neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren88 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 thank you for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaminz Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 thank you for the info No Worries buddy, any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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