<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13569387#post13569387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aninjaatemyshoe
Does this guy run a non-photo tank or is it mixed? Are you planning to add this to an existing reef tank or are you setting up a non-photo tank?
I've placed it in my existing reef tank.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13569387#post13569387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aninjaatemyshoe
The reason I ask is because I tend to think the biggest difficulty with a non-photo gorgonian like that would be invasive algae. This would be a potential problem in a mixed tank where you'd have light that would allow for such algae growth. In a dedicated non-photo tank, you can keep the light low enough so that algae growth isn't a concern.
The only time that I've had a problem with algea is when I first set the tank up. The normal algea that everyone gets with a new system.
I havne't had a problem with algea since...But i'll definatly keep an eye out for it, just in case.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13569387#post13569387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aninjaatemyshoe
As far as feeding goes, the gorgonian will eat the cyclops but probably not the phyto. You could also try feeding it rotifeast, baby brine shrimp, and Nutramar prawn ova.
Thanks, I'll try some of those instead of the phyto.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13569387#post13569387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aninjaatemyshoe
For flow, you're probably going to need to experiment with different placement to see what flow it likes best. It will react to good flow with better polyp extension.
It's pretty encouraging that he got it to grow. Either it's a pretty easy non-photo gorg or he has a good system going.
It's in a high flow area at the moment, and it seems to like it there, so I don't think I'll be moving it anytime soon.
I took a picture of my tank with me, and showed him where i wanted to place the coral, and showed him where the hiden powerheads were, and he agreed that the spot that I had chosen would be good for it. So far, i think I've picked out a good spot.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13569387#post13569387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aninjaatemyshoe
It's pretty encouraging that he got it to grow. Either it's a pretty easy non-photo gorg or he has a good system going.
He does have a great system going. His main display is plummed in with his two HUGE frag tanks. In total, I think his system is around 1100 gallons, plus a few other racks of smaller tanks for cleaners, and starfish and such....
He said I woul get the largest branch possible, for $30...... but he quoted my guy friend $60. 
