smokinreefer420
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Just learning how to post pics on RC, so I thought I'd post a pic or two for fun. This is my new open brain. I got it for 20 bucks. What kind is it? Think it's worth it?


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8365938#post8365938 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefRascals
Justin - Interesting bit of information, though I don't know if that would justify a true change in nomenclature. Something to look into though.
Regardless, if you are looking to do some research on your coral, it is a Wellsophyllia.
Quick Trachyphyllia/Wellsophyllia question 4/23/04
Greetings!
< cheers >
Thanks again for a wonderful site. Got a quick question for you that I can't seem to find in the FAQ's. I am researching my next coral purchase (almost bought it out of impulse, instead put it on hold and decided to research it.....lessons learned reading daily FAQ's).
< very good to hear>
I am almost decided on getting an open brain coral. I am almost certain it is Trachyphyllia radiata.
< the genus is monotypic... all such open brains are Trachyphyllia geoffroyi. T. radiata and Wellsophyllia radiata are not valid >
It looks healthy but I will examine it again when I go back to the store. Here is my question. I do have bristle worms in my tank.
< good. Seriously. They are helpful in small quantities (excellent for DSB health). If they are in excess numbers (enough to harm coral), then there is a nutrient control problem in the tank (overfeeding, inadequate water flow, poor skimming, weak water changes, etc). But rest assured, they are wholly limited by food/nutrients and well within your control >
None of them are too large (largest I have seen is about 2" long). Will this coral be harmed by them if I put it on my sand substrate?
< the coral must be placed on the substrate to live/survive. Never place Trachyphyllia on rock >
I have the perfect location picked out already. Plenty of light, not a lot of current and away from other corals. The worms are my only concern at this time. Thanks -Ray
< Be sure to feed this coral several times weekly with very fine minced foods. Crucial for this hungry coral. Anthony >
They don't really care about substrate. The 'Welsophyllia' Trachyphyllia geoffroyi have a flat bottom so placement is not a problem.how do they do on a barebottom tank