my first micromussa

[calero]

hi guys, this is my first micromussa amakusensis, i have lot of experience with acanthastreas, do i need to do something different with the micro ? and how fast this thing reproduce, wow what an expensive hobby i choose, when i see the real size of the micro and what i pay for it i almost get my first heart attack, anyway i enjoy this. what can i do ? ( maybe rob a bank )

thanks guys because i know all of you understand me ( i wish i was married with one of you )

 

[belowthesea06]

tagging along for info.

 

[JenDub]

micros are very similar to acanthastrea- flow, placement, food, light, etc.

They reproduce fast under the right conditions and if fed regularly.

Becareful with nipping tangs and some other naughty fish.

Colors might shift a little but if you start to see white...not good. Just put it under shady spot.

It looks like yours came from RM and I think those like to be placed low on the sand, medium flow helps to stimulate growth and food, I would recommend a "slaw" of meaty foods about 3 x a week (more if you would like).

If you need more advice just pm me. Jen=)

 

[calero]

thanks

thanks

thank you very much, you have been very helpful as always, i believed that people like yourself always offering your experience is what this site is all about, thank you very much and yes that piece came from RM, i glue it to a bigger rock and its place in a fairy shady place, im start feeding cyclopeeze and mysis since day 1 ( yesterday ) and planning to do it like 3 or 4 times a week.I really love these corals but is extremely difficult and expensive to obtain a decent size colony, so im gonna try to grow it myself.

thank you,

 

[JenDub]

when yours reaches colony size, it will be very impressive. You should have a mini colony in about 3-4 months, especially if you plan on feeding 3-4 x a week.

It's funny, at first you won't see any growth and you think that there is something wrong ..."why is it not growing???" and then you look and there is a rim of babies 8-10 of them. Very cool creatures.

Good Luck=)

 

[reefknight]

Great information! I too just obtained my first micro today. You're right on the price, though. I had to let go of an arm to get it on sale. Mine was purchased from an online dealer and I can't wait for mine to grow and color up like his.

They do grow pretty much like Acans then? I have an Acan colony that had 6 polyps and now has 11 in just a little over 3 months. I don't feed them(or any) of mine regularly. I'll have to look into it.

Either way good luck on your new micro!

Bill

 

[MG21]

Check out Jen's website, I've bought from her before and she has awesome stuff. http://www.jendub.com/

 

[Snprhed]

Ok, I am new to the acan/micro world, I have been feeding cyclopeeze a few times a week and the corals seem good with it. However recently I've been seeing (a lot) about how you need to feed meaty foods, mysis etc. Since cyclopeeze is derived from meat is it ok or does it need to be actual meat?

Thanks

 

[GreshamH]

CyclopEeze is not derived from anything, it's in it's natural state basicly It's a bio enginered cyclop grown up in the cold north.

 

[marillion]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7742617#post7742617 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GreshamH
CyclopEeze is not derived from anything, it's in it's natural state basicly It's a bio enginered cyclop grown up in the cold north.

Bah, what do YOU know about it.

Punk.

Peace,

Chip

 

[JenDub]

You don't just eat one thing everyday, either should your corals in my opinion. They eat a variety of foods in the wild so I would think you would want to change up their diet so it promotes healthy, happy, growing corals.

Gresham is the man for reef nutrition and feeding info. Click on his red house if you don't believe me.

 

[GreshamH]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7742700#post7742700 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by marillion
Bah, what do YOU know about it.

Punk.

Peace,

Chip

Thanks Chip :lol:

 

[marillion]

No problem, buddy. Thank YOU for all the goodies!

Peace,

Chip