Is my flowerpot dying?

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megs1

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I've had my flowerpot for about 2 months now and I noticed that it has turned white on one side and it's not opening up like it used to. I think I had it to close to the light so I've moved it but that hasn't helped. Has anyone had this problem, and if so will it come back or will it just die a slow death. Thanks!
 
I've read these are one of the hardest corals to keep alive... Its rare that you find people who have any long term success.
 
Yeah, the guy at my LFS said it would be fine and he knows my tank so I figured it would be ok. Then when that started happening and I started researching it I read that it was difficult to keep. I'm too trusting!
 
seems to be the norm for flower pots. LFS are there to sell you things (and make money), research before you buy.
 
Sounds like the tissue is receding. Probably not too much you can do at this point. Perhaps a pic? That might help us help you better.
 
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Here is a pic of my flowerpot. Hopefully it looks ok as I had to re-size it.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8845187#post8845187 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by onegreenray
what do you feed them?
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I haven't been target feeding it. I feed my fish mysis and that's the only food that goes in my tank. Is that what I'm doing wrong? What I've read doesn't mention target feeding.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8845394#post8845394 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by onegreenray
i was curious what others feed it. i just got one last week and was curious if i should be target feeding it.
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From what I've read over the last month, they are difficult to keep and aggressive and may not do well in the home aquarium. I wish I'd known that before.
 
I just bought a goniapora the other day. i did some research before I bought it and I have found out that they do need to be feed. They seem to do better in a skimmerless tank, but I'm not going that route. I have been feeding it a mixture of esv phytoplanktin and cyclopese. I have read that they thrive in nutrient rich water and they feed on 70% phyto 30% zooplanktin. Hopfully this method will work. Time will tell
 
i know they are hard. but tryed it back when i was a newbie. figured i would give it another shot. also made sure this one sat in the pet store for three weeks and addapted to captivity.

thx for the info on the food.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8845668#post8845668 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by alebrun
I just bought a goniapora the other day. i did some research before I bought it and I have found out that they do need to be feed. They seem to do better in a skimmerless tank, but I'm not going that route. I have been feeding it a mixture of esv phytoplanktin and cyclopese. I have read that they thrive in nutrient rich water and they feed on 70% phyto 30% zooplanktin. Hopfully this method will work. Time will tell
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Thanks! The things I have been reading didn't mention that. Maybe I can save it.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8845668#post8845668 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by alebrun
I just bought a goniapora the other day. i did some research before I bought it and I have found out that they do need to be feed. They seem to do better in a skimmerless tank, but I'm not going that route. I have been feeding it a mixture of esv phytoplanktin and cyclopese. I have read that they thrive in nutrient rich water and they feed on 70% phyto 30% zooplanktin. Hopfully this method will work. Time will tell
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Thanks for this info. I bought both of these last night and started feeding my flowerpot. Can you give me an idea of how often I should feed it? A couple times a week, or every day? -Thanks!
 
I have two. they like to eat! I turn off the ph's and pump in sump at least two times a week and then in a suringe feed them the roto feast. I squert it below them all around them so that it filters up. they love it and catch the food and are cool to watch eating. I do run a skimmer.... I also have sun corals and when feeding them in the tank it of course increased the nutrent level in the tank. They like that as well. I add the same things that the other person mentioned as well. What kind of flow are they getting? They do not like high flow. Mine are in a med to low flow area.

When I did have problems with them I found that I had fire worms and went on an heavy hunt to capture and kill! That helped alot. Not to freak you out. I got a brissle worm catcher and bated it with brian shrimp. The worms went nuts and I was able to catch a ton. If you catch any dont touch them! btw: I am not saying you have worms so don't panic! Perhaps it is just hungry.....

Deb
 
I just went to the goniopora.org site. You really want to go there and check it out. there is a section that tells you how to feed them as well as how to feed them when they are upset and need recovery...... I bet you will be able to save this guy! I know that mine are going to be evern happier than they are currently because of the information I just read!!!

Good luck and happy reefing!

Deb
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8915276#post8915276 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dernparker
I have two. they like to eat! I turn off the ph's and pump in sump at least two times a week and then in a suringe feed them the roto feast. I squert it below them all around them so that it filters up. they love it and catch the food and are cool to watch eating. I do run a skimmer.... I also have sun corals and when feeding them in the tank it of course increased the nutrent level in the tank. They like that as well. I add the same things that the other person mentioned as well. What kind of flow are they getting? They do not like high flow. Mine are in a med to low flow area.

When I did have problems with them I found that I had fire worms and went on an heavy hunt to capture and kill! That helped alot. Not to freak you out. I got a brissle worm catcher and bated it with brian shrimp. The worms went nuts and I was able to catch a ton. If you catch any dont touch them! btw: I am not saying you have worms so don't panic! Perhaps it is just hungry.....

Deb
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Thanks a lot. I don't notice them taking the food when I feed them and I'm hoping I don't have worms! They are in a low flow area. I will check that site out. Thanks for your help. It makes me optimistic that I can save it.

Meg
 
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