If I only had a brain........

[steelhealr]

Finally, I got one. For those who don't know. favites is a brain coral also known as a pineapple, moon or honeycomb coral. They are LPS, large polyp stony corals and contain zooxanthellae, ie, are photosynthetic. They DO extend sweeper tentacles at night so they need room. SH

 

[Chac]

Very Spooky Sh, was just making inquires to see if I can get a hold of one of these, Thats a very nice coral

You will have to stop posting pics of you livestock Getting a bit jealous here

 

[steelhealr]

That's funny Chac...I'm going to have to hold here. If another FEDEX box shows up at the door, my wife may have me sleeping on the couch. ROFL. SH

 

[Chac]

Dont tell anyone but I just ordered 10 Ricordia florida for delivery next week and if her indoors find out how much they cost I will be for the chop ) ) ) ) ) ) )

 

[steelhealr]

Dont tell anyone but I just ordered 10 Ricordia florida for delivery next week and if her indoors find out how much they cost I will be for the chop ) ) ) ) ) ) )

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HIDE THE BOX...HIDE THE BOX!!!! LOLOL. SH

 

[MAM]

I know nothing of marine keeping, but I adore corals, so interesting to look at. And this brain coral is really neat. I could stare at it for hours.

Curious, what does it look like when it has its sweeper tentacles extended?

 

[steelhealr]

I'll try and take a pic.....the polyps look retracted and you see small brown waving tentacles out. I'll try and photo it for you tonite. SH

 

[California Ron]

WOW you sure do get some great stuff. Your Sun coral is looking fantastic and the brain is wonderful

 

[Soaup]

I know nothing of marine keeping, but I adore corals, so interesting to look at. And this brain coral is really neat. I could stare at it for hours.

Curious, what does it look like when it has its sweeper tentacles extended?

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Ditto but an amazing piece of coral. Wow thats really a nice buy

 

[Mr Miagi]

I havnt seen one of these around town in AGES! Are they easy to come by over there? I know its illegal to import stuff like that too Aus, so thats probably why there isnt any.

Nice pinapple though mate! Lovely colours!

 

[Opcn]

fantastic, cant waitto see the pics

 

[renaldz]

do they take much looking after as i would love one! also i see it is on the bed of your tank is that usual placement for them??
thanks
renaldz

 

[steelhealr]

do they take much looking after as i would love one! also i see it is on the bed of your tank is that usual placement for them??
thanks
renaldz

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With moderate lighting, brains can be placed at any level. I chose bottom because they can have sweeper tentacles and be aggressive..and also. makes a good centerpiece coral. They like medium flow. SH

 

[superman]

ditto on the sweeper tentacles, my closed brain get sweepers that are about 6 inches long!

 

[renaldz]

ohh rite thanks! i may consider getting one of these corals as my next