Dendro?

[john wright]

So I have been wanting A dendro for a long time finally got one in the mail today it doesn't look quite as good as I hope but it is a nice piece about the size of a quarter. With that being said I was wondering if there was any advice anyone can give me on it I know it's non-photosynthetic and it has to be spot fed but other than that I'm pretty much clueless any tips or tricks that you guys can tell me about

 

[jef4y]

a few bits of info.

Just because it's NPS does NOT mean it must go in the dark/shade. You can put it in the light, it will not hurt it at all.

Feed it whenever you can. Anywhere from every other day to once every 2 weeks. Generally, feeding after dark is better because fish tend to be asleep and may leave it alone. Shrimp seem to be awake 24x7 so if you have any you may want to give them something just to distract them.

Reducing or removing flow while feeding may help them get a hold of the food (mysis is great, but any meaty food will do).

And having a spot-feeder (long tube) will help tremendously.

 

[john wright]

alt="" />Here is a pic tell me what you think it looks like the Skeleton is showing more than It should

 

[heathlindner25]

john wright;859087 wrote:

alt="" />Here is a pic tell me what you think it looks like the Skeleton is showing more than It should

little guy looks really hungry...

 

[john wright]

That's what I thought too I tried to feed him yesterday when I got it but I will try again tonight after the lights go out

 

[CoralShop]

I hope you didn't pay alot, it is clear that he has been slowing starving for a while due to the algae growth on the exposed skeleton.... People never care for their dendros properly... I hope you can save him!

 

[john wright]

I had one other question is it safe to dip this in coral RX

 

[heathlindner25]

you almost have to train them to open up, I turn off my flow and put some phytoplankton in the tank. hopefully that will get him to open up a bit then try to feed him some mysis. good luck

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john wright;859096 wrote: I had one other question is it safe to dip this in coral RX

he doesn't need a dip he needs food...

 

[ripped tide]

Feed it twice a day. I know it sounds excessive, but they need to eat to grow.

 

[john wright]

I was a little disappointed when I got in the mail paid a little more than I should have but in the photo that was sent to me it looked a lot better

 

[heathlindner25]

john wright;859101 wrote: I was a little disappointed when I got in the mail paid a little more than I should have but in the photo that was sent to me it looked a lot better

maybe you got a bait and switch

 

[john wright]

I think it was an old picture but at least I got it out of the tank it was in and maybe I can nursing it back

 

[ripped tide]

heathlindner25;859102 wrote: maybe you got a bait and switch

The ol' bait and switch! Ouch.

Did it come from an online shop?

 

[heathlindner25]

john wright;859104 wrote: I think it was an old picture but at least I got it out of the tank it was in and maybe I can nursing it back

Brine shrimp work well too , I hope he makes it

 

[john wright]

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I spot fed him some Brian shrimp

 

[jmaneyapanda]

heathlindner25;859097 wrote: you almost have to train them to open up, I turn off my flow and put some phytoplankton in the tank. hopefully that will get him to open up a bit then try to feed him some mysis. good luck

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he doesn't need a dip he needs food...

Phytoplankton? Do you mean zooplankton?

 

[heathlindner25]

jmaneyapanda;859121 wrote: Phytoplankton? Do you mean zooplankton?

110volt , 115volt whatever gets the job done...lol

 

[john wright]

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Well I think it's starting to look a little better at least it's mouth is closed now

 

[ripped tide]

heathlindner25;859131 wrote: 110volt , 115volt whatever gets the job done...lol

Lol potato/tomato same diff. It's got an "O" sound on the end.

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[ripped tide]

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This is the dendro that I got from WRXCRAZY a few months back. It's an excellent focal point and is almost always open. I do feed it 2x a day.