sun coral?

[keithntracy]

i think i need to frag my sun because it's living on top of a clam or oyster.....is it even possible to do? i don't think i have what it takes to keep the clam or oyster alive in my tank, and if it dies....?

 

[nano_angel]

from the size of it if it dies it wont cause any problems

 

[keckles]

If you want to attempt to keep it, feeding phytoplankton will be a key factor. I have seen several of these in people's tanks. But, I cannot say anything about the long-term success these people have had. The death of the bivalve may not have a significant effect on your tank. But, if you want to be safe, I would say the best thing for the Tubastrea would be to:

1. Break the bivalve into a one-valve (break it in half)
2. Separate the halves discarding the empty side and keeping the side with the Tubastrea
3. Rinse and scrub the inside of the shell, removing any remaining tissue.
4. Quickly place the tubastrea back into your tank. Offer it something to eat later in the night to see if it will produce a feeding response.

This will be much less stressful than attempting to break the Tubastrea off of the shell (which will die in the process anyway).

 

[keithntracy]

that sounds very logical to me....don't think i could kill it though!!
i'll start feeding it and let it live it's life and to the dirty deed when it dies.

thanx for everyones advise!!

 

[keckles]

Fragging the Tubastrea will most likely kill the bivalve in the process.

If you decide to keep it, good luck with it. I hope it does well.

If you decide to frag it, I think that seperating the shell and keeping the one with the Tubastrea on it intact will be the most successful way.

 

[DJ88©]

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