Scientific Name: Seriatopora Caliendrum
Aquired: 1.2007
Info: The intricate, bright pink birds nest formation of this SPS coral adds a striking splash of color to the well-lit reef aquarium. As the name implies, its branches are thicker and more tapered than the Thin Branch variety. The parent colony these coral frags was collected in Fiji at a depth of about 20-25 feet and then quarantined and given a health inspection before being propagated.
The Birdsnest Coral can live in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5's up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting. In an aquarium lit by metal halides, Birdsnest Corals should be kept in a mid to low position, and under other lighting they should be kept in a mid to high position. To bring out the most intense coloration of this coral, we recommend metal halide lighting. For continued good health, they will require the addition of a two part calcium and buffer supplement in order to maintain a calcium level of 400-450 ppm and dKH of 8-12. They will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Montipora
Aquired: 1.2007
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora sp
Aquired: 1.2007
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora millepora
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: The Acropora Millepora Coral resembles the antlers of a deer, and when extended, the polyps give the coral a fuzzy appearance. It is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral, and the coloration of the polyps are a brilliant green or yellow.
The growth rate of the Acropora millepora is very fast and adapts well to a variety of lighting conditions. It can also be cultured and grown into a new colony from living fragments or broken pieces, if conditions are ideal. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
They will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5's up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems mentioned above.
It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora millepora
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: The Acropora Millepora Coral resembles the antlers of a deer, and when extended, the polyps give the coral a fuzzy appearance. It is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral, and the coloration of the polyps are a brilliant green or yellow.
The growth rate of the Acropora millepora is very fast and adapts well to a variety of lighting conditions. It can also be cultured and grown into a new colony from living fragments or broken pieces, if conditions are ideal. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
They will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5's up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems mentioned above.
It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora sp
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora sp
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Montipora
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora sp
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora sp
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora sp
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora sp
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Turbinaria reniformis
Aquired: 12.2006
Info: The Turbinaria Ruffled Ridge Coral is small polyp stony (SPS) coral. Other Turbinaria species may be referred to as Pagoda, Turban, Cup, Vase, Bowl, or Scroll Corals. The genus name, Turbinaria, is derived from the Greek word turbinatus (cone-shaped) because it usually grows in a conical or cup shape while living on the reef. It may also be found in the form of cups, ruffled ridges, plates, vases, or scrolls. It may grow horizontally or vertically. Although the Turbinaria Corals may be bright yellow, green, brown, gray, or cream, the Ruffled Ridge Coral is generally yellow to green. A number of species may extend their polyps during the day or night while in an aquarium.
Turbinaria sp. vary in the amount of care they require. Those that are highly convoluted or thin plates, like this one, are the most difficult to care for. It is a peaceful reef inhabitant and does not bother other corals that are placed in close proximity to it. However, it should still be provided with ample space away from other corals because it does grow quickly. It will require a medium light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. For its continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Montipora undata
Aquired: 08.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Pocillopora damicornis
Aquired: 07.2006
Info: The Pocillopora Coral grows in a form resembling a cauliflower, and is often referred to as Cauliflower Coral, Brush Coral, or Cluster Coral. These corals are some of the most sought after with longer hairy polyps that are green in color and differ from the coloration of the coral which is primarily yellow.
This Aquacultured Pocillopora Coral is peaceful and can be placed in close proximity to other similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. Aquacultured Pocillopora is one of the easier to maintain SPS corals and grows rapidly in the established reef aquarium. It will require medium lighting combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
The Pocillopora Coral will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, and T-5’s up to the more intense metal halides. Alter its position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems mentioned above.
It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora Yongei
Aquired: 07.2006
Info: The Yellow Yongei Acropora Coral is a bright yellow coloration. It is very fuzzy in appearance when the polyps are fully expanded. This species produces a large amount of mucous when disturbed by neighboring corals or by touch. It is a very fast growing species under the right conditions. The parent colony of these coral frags was acquired from a local reef society and then quarantined and given a health inspection before being propagated.
The Yellow Yongei Acropora Coral prefers a high light level of at least 5 watts per gallon provided by metal halide lighting combined with strong intermittent water current within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will require the addition of a two part calcium and buffer supplement in order to maintain a calcium level of 400-450 ppm and dKH of 8-12. It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Agaricia sp.
Aquired: 07.2006
Info:
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Acropora Cerealis or Valida
Aquired: 07.2006
Info: Issues: none
Scientific Name: Seriatopora Caliendrum
Aquired: 07.2006
Info: The intricate, bright pink birds nest formation of this SPS coral adds a striking splash of color to the well-lit reef aquarium. As the name implies, its branches are thicker and more tapered than the Thin Branch variety. The parent colony these coral frags was collected in Fiji at a depth of about 20-25 feet and then quarantined and given a health inspection before being propagated.
The Birdsnest Coral can live in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5's up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting. In an aquarium lit by metal halides, Birdsnest Corals should be kept in a mid to low position, and under other lighting they should be kept in a mid to high position. To bring out the most intense coloration of this coral, we recommend metal halide lighting. For continued good health, they will require the addition of a two part calcium and buffer supplement in order to maintain a calcium level of 400-450 ppm and dKH of 8-12. They will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Issues: none
Scientific Name: Porites cylindrica
Aquired: 07.2006
Info: The Porites Coral is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral often referred to as the Jeweled Finger, Jewel, or Finger Coral. While the green or yellow branching form is most common, it is found in a variety of shapes and color forms. When expanded, the polyps of the Porites coral give it a very fuzzy appearance. They are a wonderful addition to a reef aquarium, and its yellow color form adds a uniqueness that not many corals have to offer.
Its behavior is peaceful with only very short tentacles, and can generally be placed closer to other peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. The Porites Coral requires a high light level combined with strong water movement. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
It will benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or other micro-foods in the evening while its tentacles are visible.
Issues: none