black sun coral

[paulduong]

hi guys
i just bought a black sun coral . put it in my tank 3 days ago and never saw him opening up . anybody has any experience on this kind of coral . thanks

 

[paulduong]

bratliff;612367 wrote: http://animal-world.com/encyclo/reef/lg_stony/TubastraeaMicrantha.php">Just did a quick Google and turned up this -</a>

The Black Sun Coral is moderately difficult to care for and labor intensive. It needs several daily feedings, good filtration, a very strong water movement, and regular substantial water changes. In the average aquarium it is near impossible to provide the extreme water movement and extreme amount of food needed for its captive survival. It is only recommended for the advanced aquarist. Its success depends on a very dedicated aquarist who can provide the right environment and the on-going care of this beautiful coral.[/QUOTE]
thanks . i guess i 'll just leave it in the tank and see

 

[itsamyheff]

I have mine just under a ledge so very little light hits him. I target feed him once a week, and he has tripled in size in about 6 months.

 

[paulduong]

what do you feed him with . do you feed him at night when he opens ?

 

[weaglereefer]

Feed mysis.

If it's just a few heads, you should have no problems feeding each head with a turkey baster. Be sure if you have angry *crackhead* blue leg hermits or hungry shrimp to have a way to cover the coral (tupperware is good) since they will rip open polyps and pull the food out.

 

[itsamyheff]

mysis, rod's, and cycolpede.

 

[itsamyheff]

I feed at night, he is almost trained to open when the turkey baster hits the water.

 

[paulduong]

thanks guys

 

[grouper therapy]

You can train them to open during the day with cyclopeze frozen bars

 

[sharkbait]

grouper therapy;612448 wrote: You can train them to open during the day with cyclopeze frozen bars

This! But be prepared to spend some time feeding/training them. However, once you get them trained it's all worth it.