New Echinophyllia and Fungia owner!

[chrisstie]

Hello,

I've read about LPS and own some trumpet\frogspawns but was very lucky last night to snag a beautiful red and green piece of echinophyllia (can you say christmas present?!) and a vibrant orange plate coral.

I was wondering if you have any advice for someone new to keeping these corals and would be very greatful for any tips you would have!

As it stands now my plate is on the sandbed and gobbled up some mysis through its conveyor belt-like tentacles. The chalice is about the size of a small brownie (and shape.. hence we call it brownie lol .. looks like it has red sprinkles) .. and right now i have it about midway up in my aquapod 12g but in a week or two when my 55g with T5 lighting is done cycling I will acclimate it into the newer better tank.. I just couldn't resist getting them last night it was part of a new store opening

Thanks again in advance for any tips you may have I will post some pics to share as soon as I get some!

 

[chrisstie]

Well, with the curved glass in my tank the pics of the echino will have to wait (it is perfect christmas colors) but here's a nice snapshot of my fungia:

It will eat in the day while i am feeding my fish but seems extra puffy at night. Should i try to accomodate its happiness and feed it separate at night?

I've had a lot of fun.. i've seen it puff up and deflate real quick to move but it hasn't gone far so I think it was just trying to settle in and knock some sand off that my goby kicked up on it.

I love how intense the orange is! Enjoy!