Growth of Cirripathes

[Marcus Nitzsche]

Dear all,

mostly in NPS treads we can read: it is dying, no chance, no success... but I want to show you that some times there is a small ray of hope. That's why I want to show you the groth of my Cirripathes sp. I god this coral end of November 2008 from Jens Kallmeyer (he also writes in this forum) and he kept this one also longer time in his tank before.

This picture was made December, 14th 2008

This picture was made yesterday January, 5th 2009

You can see clearly how it grow within 3 weeks.


Best regards
Marcus

 

[soyadrink]

Wow, thats an awesome looking coral. Growth doesnt seem to bad either

 

[TheH]

What have you been doing to maintain it? What kinds of foods?

 

[PSam]

Good luck with it, that's a beauty. Looking forward to more growth pics.

 

[yrema]

That's a very gorgeous piece, Marcus. Thanks for sharing. Mind sharing what kind of food you prepare for it?

 

[dendro982]

Hi, Marcus!
Can you share more "how to do it" information? And your observations about specific requirements of some corals, no matter if they are rare or not.
Thanks.

If you will be so kind, can you take a look at thread Blueberry gorgonian care. There is description of your tank and some questions. Would like to know your opinion and will appreciate the input.

 

[Kreeger1]

That coral can eat mysis shrimp. One of the easiest non photo creatures imo. Really cool looking one too

 

[Marcus Nitzsche]

Dear all,

some more information:

since mid of Februare the Cirripathes has reached the water surface! So the growth was very fast, nearly 3 cm per month.

Best regards
Marcus

 

[PSam]

Excellent growth! Glad to see update. So now will you try and fragment it? Or just let it decide how it wants to continue growing?

 

[Kreeger1]

That coral has to be the hardest coral to frag, it's like cutting steal.

 

[tatuvaaj]

Marcus,

Where did you get your Cirripathes? I remember seeing them in a online shop but can't remember where (maybe ATS?)

 

[Marcus Nitzsche]

Dear Tatu,

I god the coral from forum menber Jens Kallmeyer in November last year but initially it is from ATS.

Best regards

Marcus

 

[tatuvaaj]

Thank you Marcus :thumbsup: