Maybe I missed it, but I do wish that there was a livestock list for some of the softies. What is the bright yellow gorgonian-type coral? Is it an east gorg to keep? Also, is that a tree sponge? If so, how is it doing in your tank?
Hi Jamie thank you for your compliments.
Sorry about the livestock list Im not big name kind of guy.
If I see somthing I like I google it and try to mach up a photo and research it from there but after its in my tank I just enjoy it.
Remember my goal is to have a stress free tank lol
A quick Google search of Yellow polyped gorgonian gave me this from one of our own members "Aquabacs"
Common names: Menella Gorgonian, Golden Sea Rod
Note: coral also comes in blue and brown variations Blue Sea Rod
Type of Coral: Gorgonian
Care Level: Intermediate
Reproduction: most likely sexual, can be fragged
Coral Placement/Orientation: Insensitive to light. Coral in not finicky in placement, does well in laminar flow or turbulent flow, can be glued or epoxied vertically or horizontally
Feeding: Gorgonians are suspension feeders that filter small food particles from the water column: zooplankton, eggs/larvae, possibly bacterioplankton and detritus. Food should be no larger than frozen cyclop-eeze, with the majority being much smaller such as rotifers. Polyps will retract without constant food in the water.
Additional tips or words of wisdom This large polyp species of gorgonian is one of the more easier species of non-photosynthetic gorgonians to keep. They are still difficult relative to most photosynthetic corals and should be attempted once Beginner non-photosynthetic corals have been able to be sustained in the aquarium for a period of time. You should feed small amounts as often as possible. A continuous feeding system (dry or liquid) will yield the best results as the polyps should stay open almost 24/7. If the polyps stay closed most of the time, either you don't have enough flow, enough food in the water or your water quality is too poor. This coral will grow vertically from the tips and "encrust" from the base if it is healthy. It will grow in the direction of the strongest flow and can handle literally being blasted with it. The tissue gets algae and detritus build up easily and should be kept clean (high flow will help a lot).
Note: Coral can "wax over" and shed. While this process is occurring, polyps will not expand. The process can be assisted by using a turkey baster to gently remove the "waxed over" coating. Coral will have a "new" appearance after this takes place.
The Orange sponge is dooing ok I have had it for 7 months but I must admit it did look better when I first got it and recently has been not as full but we will see it could be a number of things only time will tell.
