Sea Whip

[jstone]

Any one have any experience with these??
I searched the forum but didn't find any posts
I found nice purple ones online - but wanted info from someone who actually has them in their tank
opinions :thumbs: or :yuk:

 

[falos]

They are gorgonia most are nps and require feeding sum a few times a day others every few days to maintain the best health if keeping in small tanks -120g its best to beef up your carbon and gfo as phosphates can be a problem in till you find the right feeding regiment for them

 

[jstone]

Thanks! I read online sometimes they have problems with algae growth on them if they dont get enough water motion - Have you ever experienced that? and how much would be enough - ?

 

[nassar0505]

Jstone;780338 wrote: Thanks! I read online sometimes they have problems with algae growth on them if they dont get enough water motion - Have you ever experienced that? and how much would be enough - ?

Ive got'em... I really like it they feed well out of the water column, never had to directly target feed it and have had it over a year now and is very healthy.

Yes I've had algae cover them because of lack of flow and all the polyps will retract. Gave it a bit more flow and has been great since, one of my favorite pieces. You can also scrub it of gently to help out.

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[jstone]

Wow Looks great!!
Did you you get yours locally or thru an online vendor?

 

[nassar0505]

Locally, from Club sponsor Marine Designs. Ive seen them in there on a number of occasions. They did have a bunch in there display tank, its kinda what sold me on it (looked so good in there).

 

[falos]

Flow for nps is about the same as sps they like high random flow I personally never have had a alge issue that couldn't be fixed in a short time I like the maintenance part of the hobbie so my tanks stay pristine