#hardcoral

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#coralreef survey in #palau #coralreefecology #hardcoral #underwaterphotography #scubadiving #marinebiology (at Palau) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvdvkxfg_28/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=csn5qceu2q7n

[mikejrice1]

#chalicecoral Difficulty Level: Chalice #corals range from beginner species of #oxypora, such as “Firefly” chalice, up to expert species of #echinophyllia in needs such as light and chemistry. Feeding: Most chalice corals feed at night with small feeder tentacles though some may have long sweepers. They may also take larger meet based foods placed directly on their flesh if given enough time. Pellets are a favorite of mine. Lighting (Level 2 to 6): These are very adaptable to different lighting conditions though some of the best colors may be seen at lower levels. Take extreme care when acclimating them to higher lighting. Chalice corals also have vastly different needs depending on species with some oxypora enjoying much higher light than other chalice species. Water flow: Chalice are not picky when it comes to flow, however, they do require adequate water movement to keep their fleshy surfaces clear of detritus and other debris. Placement: Some chalice corals can be extremely aggressive so plenty of space is needed. General: Members of this family have the ability to produce large amounts of mucus. Be sure you have adequate filtration and plenty of carbon in the system to cope with it. https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/chalice/ #hardcoral #LPScoral #lowlightcoral #reeftank #coralfrags #coralmacro #macrophotography #photography #underwaterphotography #macronature #coralreefs #elitereef #coralphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyAJZ8hg2W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ipp7das9e1f5

[mikejrice1]

Common names: #Bubblecoral Difficulty Level: Bubble #Coral is generally tolerant, but must have stable alkalinity to survive. Feeding: Bubble coral can extend large aggressive feeding tentacles which may be fed through broadcast or direct suspension matter feeding. They will also readily accept pellets and other large meat based foods if placed on extended bubbles or tentacles. Lighting (Level 6 to 8): Most prefer moderate lighting, but will adapt to varying conditions. As with all #hardcoral, take care to move them slowly into increased lighting conditions. Water flow: Lower to moderate flow is best to keep from damaging this corals large fleshy polyps. Placement: Bubbles coral is very aggressive and should be placed where it can not sting other corals. Be sure to leave space for the polyps to expand without being brushed against rocks. General: The big inflatable bubbles seen during the day turn in to long feeder tentacles at night. It’s thought that the bubbles expand to best capture light during the day, but are then adapted to best capture food at night. Feeding after lights off may help get this coral eating well https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/bubble-coral/ #plerogyra #elitereef #LPSreef #LPSheaven #LPScoral #reeftanks #coralporn #reefscape #nanoaquarium #nanoreef (at Elite Reef) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvUehFhrN4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iwzx7ly0xrfc

[mikejrice1]

Common names: #flowerpotcoral, daisy #coral, ball coral Difficulty Level: #Alveopora is a semi #hardcoral to keep with a mature and stable tank being a must. Feeding: Alveopora is mostly #photosynthetic when compared to close related gonioporaspecies, but they do still benefit from small meet based foods including baby brine and smaller items. Lighting (Level 3 to 6): Most species require medium to relatively high light. Light acclimation is very important for these sensitive corals. Water flow: Medium to lower flow is best to keep fleshy polyps from getting damaged on rocks and skeleton. Placement: They are relatively none aggressive toward other coral, alveopora should be given plenty of space to insure that its long flowing tentacles are not damaged on rocks or other corals. General: The easy way to tell alveopora apart from goniopora is the number of small tentacles on the end of each arm. Alveopora generally has 12 while goniopora will usually have 24 on each https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/alveopora/ #LPScoral #reeftanks #coralporn #elitereef #LPSreef #coralreefs #reefgeek #coralreeftank #reefporn (at Elite Reef) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnR2MfhFaG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d7rpjpw6rk3g

[mikejrice1]

#alveopora Common names: #flowerpotcoral, #daisycoral, ball #coral Difficulty Level: Alveopora is a semi difficult #hardcoral with a mature and stable tank being a must. Feeding: Alveopora is mostly #photosynthetic when compared to close related goniopora species, but they do still benefit from small meet based foods including baby brine and smaller items. Lighting (Level 3 to 6): Most species require medium to relatively high light. Light acclimation is very important for these sensitive corals. Water flow: Medium to lower flow is best to keep fleshy polyps from getting damaged on rocks and skeleton. Placement: They are relatively non aggressive toward other coral, alveopora should be given plenty of space to insure that its long flowing tentacles are not damaged on rocks or other corals. General: The easy way to tell alveopora apart from goniopora is the number of small tentacles on the end of each arm. Alveopora generally has 12 while goniopora will usually have 24 on each https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/alveopora/ #LPScoral #reeftanks #reefmacro #underwaterphotography #macronature #coralreefs #reefgeek #coralreeftank #reefporn #allmymoneygoestocoral #elitereef https://www.instagram.com/p/BqfZoBdHMFL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11qbpix7dw4ll

[mikejrice1]

Common Names: #chalicecoral Difficulty Level: Chalice #corals range from beginner species of #oxypora, such as “Firefly” chalice, up to expert species of #echinophyllia in needs such as light and chemistry. Feeding: Most chalice corals feed at night with small feeder tentacles though some may have long sweepers. They may also take larger meet based foods placed directly on their flesh if given enough time. Pellets are a favorite of mine. Lighting (Level 2 to 6): These are very adaptable to different lighting conditions though some of the best colors may be seen at lower levels. Take extreme care when acclimating them to higher lighting. Chalice corals also have vastly different needs depending on species with some oxypora enjoying much higher light than other chalice species. Water flow: Chalice are not picky when it comes to flow, however, they do require adequate water movement to keep their fleshy surfaces clear of detritus and other debris. Placement: Some chalice corals can be extremely aggressive so plenty of space is needed. General: Members of this family have the ability to produce large amounts of mucus. Be sure you have adequate filtration and plenty of carbon in the system to cope with it https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/chalice/ #hardcoral #LPScoral #reeftank #coralreefs #reeflife #coralreeftank #LPS ##elitereef https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdIiZlnfow/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=78x1jr60ln1p

[mikejrice1]

Common names: #Bubblecoral Difficulty Level: Bubble #Coral is generally tolerant, but must have stable alkalinity to survive. Feeding: Bubble coral can extend large aggressive feeding tentacles which may be fed through broadcast or direct suspension matter feeding. They will also readily accept pellets and other large meat based foods if placed on extended bubbles or tentacles. Lighting (Level 6 to 8): Most prefer moderate lighting, but will adapt to varying conditions. As with all #hardcoral, take care to move them slowly into increased lighting conditions. Water flow: Lower to moderate flow is best to keep from damaging this corals large fleshy polyps. Placement: Bubbles coral is very aggressive and should be placed where it can not sting other corals. Be sure to leave space for the polyps to expand without being brushed against rocks. General: The big inflatable bubbles seen during the day turn in to long feeder tentacles at night. It’s thought that the bubbles expand to best capture light during the day, but are then adapted to best capture food at night. Feeding after lights off may help get this coral eating well https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/bubble-coral/ #LPScoral #plerogyra #elitereef #LPSreef #LPSheaven https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqc3jAJHRTn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jmgcxbx4jrwk