Got myself a new brain

[GlassReef]

It's a Trachyphyllia radiata:

Got it at John's.

 

[AG84]

i love it , its beauitful!!!!!!!!!!

 

[reefrubble]

Tom , That is a killer brain . Awesome color . Ted

 

[cjgalante]

nice Brain!

 

[TurboGuru]

I wish I had such a nice brain



LOL Great find!

 

[Coral C's]

WOW, that is sweet. I wish I could keep something like that alive.

 

[SSpiro]

Saw that at the store and wanted it instantly..

Why can't you Coral C?

 

[jdhuyvetter]

RU guys kidding me? That thing is hideous. If you want, I'll come get it out of your tank before your friends and family see it. Save you some embarassment.

 

[mflamb]

Does that brain work like your other one???

 

[C4DC]

That's awesome. I would have snached it up too (or wanted to if the $$$ was crazy).

 

[Coral C's]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15391265#post15391265 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SSpiro
Saw that at the store and wanted it instantly..

Why can't you Coral C?

I only seem to have good luck with my Zoa's. I haven't been able to really keep any LPS or SPS for long.

 

[NONNA58]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15391343#post15391343 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jdhuyvetter
RU guys kidding me? That thing is hideous. If you want, I'll come get it out of your tank before your friends and family see it. Save you some embarrassment.

I live a lot closer than you do Jeff, I'll go over and relieve him of his embarrassment. I am sure he would trade it for my idol.......





But I wouldn't

 

[RARA]

the colors on it are sharp........... I have that song.. have no idea how it goes.. "if I only had a brain.."

 

[GlassReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15392974#post15392974 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RARA
the colors on it are sharp........... I have that song.. have no idea how it goes.. "if I only had a brain.."

Ah, yes - the Wizard of Oz.

Amazing how many quips can be made about a coral.

BTW: any hints about successful feeding - other than t.baster w/mysis etc. after lights out.

 

[NONNA58]

this is what mine looked like years ago before I lost it. I used to feed it at night too. Not as pretty as yours though. I love the colors on yours.

 

[jmsteve3]

Tom, I've had a brain similar to yours (although minus the awesome blue colors) for over a year and a half now. About every other night his tentacles come out and I take that as a sign to cyclopeeze the tank. About once a week, I'll put a small krill or silverside directly on the tentacles and he'll take it right in. He's doubled in size since I got him, so hopefully this might keep your happy too.

 

[cjgalante]

Here is a picture of mine. I've had it for years. I feed it every other night. Cyclopeeze/mysis

 

[GlassReef]

That is one great looking Trachyphyllia! Mind describing your feeding process, Chris?

 

[cjgalante]

Thanks, I shut my pumps off and use a turkey baster to spot feed. Once I see it has grabbed the food I restart my pumps. it may be a pain but it works for me.

 

[GlassReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15394319#post15394319 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cjgalante
... I shut my pumps off and use a turkey baster to spot feed. Once I see it has grabbed the food I restart my pumps.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15394060#post15394060 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmsteve3
... About every other night his tentacles come out and I take that as a sign to cyclopeeze the tank. About once a week, I'll put a small krill or silverside directly on the tentacles and he'll take it right in.

Thanks for the tips guys! I'd definitely like to keep this coral healthy.