So I recieved a frag pack online, and nothing is labeled ..........

• Dec 17, 2014

• #1

Sean9rw84

Reefing newb

First of all, I am kinda pissed off. So the search begins to figure out what the heck i have . This is the last time I order frags online. I know one right off the bat, Its a Sun Coral. Rated for expert which I am not!!!! Why would they send this on a beginner pack???? I will post picks soon to ask for Identification.

 

• Dec 17, 2014

• #2

salt_for_brains

Alabama Reefer

Yeah get those pics posted so we can help you out. The sun coral isn't photosynthetic and will do well in shaded areas. You will also need to spot feed this coral. It's really not that difficult of a coral if you can find a good place in the tank that doesn't get blasted with light.

 

• Dec 17, 2014

• #3

Jml32788

Reefing newb

The frag pack didn't say what would be included? Where did you order it from?

 

• Dec 19, 2014

• #4

R

reefnoob

Reefing newb

Could it be a dendro possibly? I don't have either of them but I think I read somewhere that dendros are slightly easier to care for. Don't quote me on that though.

 

• Dec 22, 2014

• #5

Sean9rw84

Reefing newb

well after a bit of research i have sun coral( that didnt make it). hasnt opened in 5 days so couldnt eat . This jpg is the only one im not sure of , thought it was a meteor ?

 

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• Dec 22, 2014

• #6

mariobrothersleeve

squirrel

Yes, some sort of chalice.

 

• Dec 22, 2014

• #7

mariobrothersleeve

squirrel

It looks like you have yellow/brown polyps behind the chalice. I would recommend pulling them, they take over faster than green star polyps.

 

• Dec 22, 2014

• #8

salt_for_brains

Alabama Reefer

Just because the sun coral hasn't opened yet does not make it dead. It takes time for some corals to acclimate.

 

• Dec 22, 2014

• #9

Sean9rw84

Reefing newb

The yellow and brown polyps are on their own rock, time to research the chalices

 

• Dec 24, 2014

• #10

Sean9rw84

Reefing newb

Should I frag the green and Dragon eyes zoanthids . Where is a good place for a.chalice

 

• Dec 24, 2014

• #11

mariobrothersleeve

squirrel

Sean9rw84 said:

Should I frag the green and Dragon eyes zoanthids . Where is a good place for a.chalice

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Depends on flow and light. Typical placement is 25% to bottom of tank.

 

• Dec 25, 2014

• #12

bjohanson1234

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I would let the new additions settle in before you start fragging them.