breebauer
Reefing newb
I guess I'm just one of those people that have to learn the hard way,:frustrat:.
I did it, I bought one. I'm not supposed to be buying anything for my tank until after Christmas, but I did. And, I bought a coral that has a very questionable future in any aquarium. Today, I just decided that after Christmas, I would be switching to a new tank with new lighting, and that would be my present to myself.
And then, tonight, I bought the 'impossible' coral. Guilt has set in. But since now I own the coral and the giult that comes with it, I figured I'd ask those who have/had one what they've noticed to help or hurt their short life expectancy.
I feel like I have a good start, already, here's a pic of it in the bag acclimating:
And another pic after it was in the tank only 15 mins.:
It was only $25, so I can live with that. The quick polyp extention kind of made me feel a little better. I've read that most prefer to keep them on the sand bed, but that's not going to be possible for a few weeks, so, I'm hoping it's happy where it is for now. It's got med light, low -medium flow in it's temporary spot.
I'm open to any suggestions!
Thanks!
(Remember, I already know I'm an idiot. And I WILL start my holiday shopping tomorrow, I promise!!)
I did it, I bought one. I'm not supposed to be buying anything for my tank until after Christmas, but I did. And, I bought a coral that has a very questionable future in any aquarium. Today, I just decided that after Christmas, I would be switching to a new tank with new lighting, and that would be my present to myself.
And then, tonight, I bought the 'impossible' coral. Guilt has set in. But since now I own the coral and the giult that comes with it, I figured I'd ask those who have/had one what they've noticed to help or hurt their short life expectancy.
I feel like I have a good start, already, here's a pic of it in the bag acclimating:
And another pic after it was in the tank only 15 mins.:
It was only $25, so I can live with that. The quick polyp extention kind of made me feel a little better. I've read that most prefer to keep them on the sand bed, but that's not going to be possible for a few weeks, so, I'm hoping it's happy where it is for now. It's got med light, low -medium flow in it's temporary spot.
I'm open to any suggestions!
Thanks!
(Remember, I already know I'm an idiot. And I WILL start my holiday shopping tomorrow, I promise!!)