Donut coral: Thoughts and advice welcome

[SeaCucumberFan]

I would like to get some thoughts or advice on my new donut coral.
Specs: White and green in color. About 3" in size, great condition

 

[rt67ghy]

A pic would help.

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

Sorry, cant take a pic right now. It's doing well, I just would like some thoughts or advice

 

[rt67ghy]

Do you know the species? It's best to feed it twice a week and keep it on the sand bed. I wouldn't feed it large meals though because, although it'll eat it, eventually it'll die.

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

Why should I keep it on the sand and not rock?

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

Also can I feed it fish pellets?

 

[rt67ghy]

They can be kept in the middle as well as bottom of tank but they have very delicate flesh which when expanded can rub against rocks and cause irritation. Also, they normally have a rounded bottom so it's easy to have them knocked off their perch by certain fish. If they fall and you don't immediately 'save' them it could result in disease/death.

Although it'll probably eat fish food I 'd feed this in moderation and only the better quality food. Small pieces of frozen food like shrimp, squid and clams should make up the majority of its diet.

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

Ah, I see. Mine didn't have a round bottom, grew on a rock.