Elegance suggestions

[Reefit]

Just wondering if anyone that has success with this coral could give me any tips. I've probably had four of them in the past with no luck past about four to six weeks. I've had this one for two weeks now and is larger now than when I got it. I've been feeding it about three pieces of krill once a week. It's a very sticky animal.

 

[kramgnik]

It looks good in the pic. I believe that there is some pathogen either bacterial or viral that is causing this problem. It seems to only affect cataphyllia and is contageous. Do not allow contaminated water (ie water from the LFS) in the tank. Do not introduce another elegance into the same tank. I believe that if the animal makes it through transit without being exposed then it should do fine. I have six elegances. All of which were direct imports, they missed the middle men and therefor I believe some of the risks of contamination. Keep feeding it and give it proper conditions.

Mark

 

[Reefit]

What are you feeding yours and how often?

 

[kramgnik]

I spot feed (w/ a pipette) with mysis shrimp about 2x per week. They should accept just about anything meaty, try small things such such as brine or mysis because these animals have very primitive digestive function, so the less to break down the better. When I get a new one I quarantine it for about 6-8 mo. and try to feed it 3x per week.

 

[Reefit]

Thank you for your suggestions.