Please Help Me Stock the Best Softie Tank Ever!
- Thread starter Yedgy
- Start date
Yedgy
New member
Look what followed me home from the LFS...a bouncing baby Fiji leather! :bounce1:
Photo attached. I don't know how to take halfway decent aquarium photos with my iPhone yet, so I had to wait until lights were out to take a flash-lit photo.
At the store this specimen looked healthier than most I've seen recently (including some WYSIWYGs online), with good PE and no hint of necrosis. It was under T5s and almost directly in front of a PH.
After transport, acclimation, and a dip, I placed it atop a rock directly under a Sol Blue at 50%/50%/50% and in the stream of a Vortech. It hasn't opened fully yet, but it had surprisingly good PE during daylight. I expect it'll take a few weeks to fully acclimate to its new environment.
It's beautiful during the day and as soon as I figure out how to set a custom white balance on my dangblasted iPhone camera I should be able to share my new pride and joy with you all.
Now...what's next? Li'l Yellow looks a bit lonesome in there.
Photo attached. I don't know how to take halfway decent aquarium photos with my iPhone yet, so I had to wait until lights were out to take a flash-lit photo.
At the store this specimen looked healthier than most I've seen recently (including some WYSIWYGs online), with good PE and no hint of necrosis. It was under T5s and almost directly in front of a PH.
After transport, acclimation, and a dip, I placed it atop a rock directly under a Sol Blue at 50%/50%/50% and in the stream of a Vortech. It hasn't opened fully yet, but it had surprisingly good PE during daylight. I expect it'll take a few weeks to fully acclimate to its new environment.
It's beautiful during the day and as soon as I figure out how to set a custom white balance on my dangblasted iPhone camera I should be able to share my new pride and joy with you all.
Now...what's next? Li'l Yellow looks a bit lonesome in there.
Attachments
Last edited:
trinidiver
New member
NICE..................Really want to see when its opened up
Yedgy
New member
OK, now I think I've gotten myself into a little bit of trouble. I bought what I thought was a photosynthetic chili leather coral, but it's really...(scary music)...non-photosynthetic. :worried: It is, however, quite beautiful at night and I'd like to keep it if I can because it makes the tank more interesting after dark.
Here's a shot of it after it had inflated about 4 times its daylight size and extended its polyps:
It actually got even bigger and more beautiful than this early this morning but I didn't take a snapshot of it. Once the lights came on it deflated like a balloon and flopped over on its side. It's currently perched on a rock directly underneath one of the Sols but I'm thinking of moving it to the sand in case the high light stresses it.
Here's an FTS showing the Fiji, the chili, a corky sea finger gorgonian, and a couple small mushroom rocks. A pair of cardinals are on sentry duty.
The LED lighting wreaks havoc on my iPhone's camera, which otherwise takes pretty good photos.
Here's a shot of it after it had inflated about 4 times its daylight size and extended its polyps:
It actually got even bigger and more beautiful than this early this morning but I didn't take a snapshot of it. Once the lights came on it deflated like a balloon and flopped over on its side. It's currently perched on a rock directly underneath one of the Sols but I'm thinking of moving it to the sand in case the high light stresses it.
Here's an FTS showing the Fiji, the chili, a corky sea finger gorgonian, and a couple small mushroom rocks. A pair of cardinals are on sentry duty.
The LED lighting wreaks havoc on my iPhone's camera, which otherwise takes pretty good photos.
SushiGirl
Premium Member
We haven't purchased a toadstool because I've seen several that wouldn't even fit in our 55 LOL.
We have a cabbage leather, 2 devil's hands, & 2 finger leathers for big pieces (started as small frags, 1 from an LFS & the rest from someone local). We have quite a few patches of zoas, a couple of palys, mushrooms, GSP, some cloves that I need to move to a better spot, a few LPS, and 2 SPS.
This is my fav softy tank here.
We have a cabbage leather, 2 devil's hands, & 2 finger leathers for big pieces (started as small frags, 1 from an LFS & the rest from someone local). We have quite a few patches of zoas, a couple of palys, mushrooms, GSP, some cloves that I need to move to a better spot, a few LPS, and 2 SPS.
This is my fav softy tank here.
marlinman86
New member
green toadstool
Mr.6LineWrasse
New member
A frogspawn might not be considered a "softie" but they might as well be. I love frogspawn!
Last edited:
What is the secret to the Tyree Toadstool?
I have a few in my tank that have not come out to say hello in weeks.
My tank has been fallow for 14 weeks now (swimmers out of QT in 10 days) and was wondering if not having fish poop is any effect?
Other than that, all else is happy.. pH 8.2, KH 9-10, Mg 1300's, Ca 450-475
not sure exactly what they like?
thanks
Drew
I have a few in my tank that have not come out to say hello in weeks.
My tank has been fallow for 14 weeks now (swimmers out of QT in 10 days) and was wondering if not having fish poop is any effect?
Other than that, all else is happy.. pH 8.2, KH 9-10, Mg 1300's, Ca 450-475
not sure exactly what they like?
thanks
Drew
Liexicof15
New member
This is directly from Live Aquaria, and it may explain why your Chili coral is deflating.
Care Level: Expert Only
Temperament: Peaceful
Lighting: Low
Waterflow: Medium to Strong
Placement: Bottom
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Color Form: Red
Supplements: Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Fiji, Indonesia
Family: Nephtheidae
overview
The Chili Coral is unsurpassed in popularity among soft coral aficionados thanks to its exotic, other-worldly beauty. Fiery red coloration reminiscent of sun-dried chili peppers packs a visual punch while its elegant arboreal features impart fluid, organic architecture characteristic of soft corals. The visually-stunning Chili Coral boasts equally colorful alternate common names including Strawberry Coral, Chili Cactus Coral, Red Chili Coral, Chili Sponge, Red Finger Soft Coral and Devil's Hand.
The Chili Coral is a non-photosynthetic soft coral. While hardy and relatively easy to care for, the Chili Coral has very specific needs that require proper attention for it to thrive. An established reef aquarium aquascaped with ample live rock overhangs and ledges provides an ideal environment. The Chili Coral requires low lighting levels combined with medium to strong indirect water movement. Place the Chili Coral underneath live rock overhangs and out of direct bright light to prevent damaging stress. The Chili Coral will not usually fully open in direct water current. Water flow provided by a powerhead or wavemaker directed at the glass or nearby rock is ideal. Though peaceful, the Chili Coral (and other soft corals) should be given ample space between neighboring corals or anemones to accommodate for growth and potential coral aggression.
Similar to other non-photosynthetic soft corals the Chili Coral obtains nutrients through active filter feeding. The Chili Coral does not contain symbiotic algae to rely on for food. Therefore, the diet of the Chili Coral must include live or frozen rotifers, baby brine shrimp, prawn eggs, and micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. For continued good health, supplement with strontium, iodine, and trace elements.
Care Level: Expert Only
Temperament: Peaceful
Lighting: Low
Waterflow: Medium to Strong
Placement: Bottom
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Color Form: Red
Supplements: Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Fiji, Indonesia
Family: Nephtheidae
overview
The Chili Coral is unsurpassed in popularity among soft coral aficionados thanks to its exotic, other-worldly beauty. Fiery red coloration reminiscent of sun-dried chili peppers packs a visual punch while its elegant arboreal features impart fluid, organic architecture characteristic of soft corals. The visually-stunning Chili Coral boasts equally colorful alternate common names including Strawberry Coral, Chili Cactus Coral, Red Chili Coral, Chili Sponge, Red Finger Soft Coral and Devil's Hand.
The Chili Coral is a non-photosynthetic soft coral. While hardy and relatively easy to care for, the Chili Coral has very specific needs that require proper attention for it to thrive. An established reef aquarium aquascaped with ample live rock overhangs and ledges provides an ideal environment. The Chili Coral requires low lighting levels combined with medium to strong indirect water movement. Place the Chili Coral underneath live rock overhangs and out of direct bright light to prevent damaging stress. The Chili Coral will not usually fully open in direct water current. Water flow provided by a powerhead or wavemaker directed at the glass or nearby rock is ideal. Though peaceful, the Chili Coral (and other soft corals) should be given ample space between neighboring corals or anemones to accommodate for growth and potential coral aggression.
Similar to other non-photosynthetic soft corals the Chili Coral obtains nutrients through active filter feeding. The Chili Coral does not contain symbiotic algae to rely on for food. Therefore, the diet of the Chili Coral must include live or frozen rotifers, baby brine shrimp, prawn eggs, and micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. For continued good health, supplement with strontium, iodine, and trace elements.
