sun coral

scorpiocasper

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I know I know another one...

It's been a week now and haven't even seen the polyps. We have now lost 2 heads and am frantically trying everything to keep them going. I did lots of research before purchase and even watched some you tube video on feeding.

Yes, it's in low light, a cave even. Yes, it is low flow. Yes, I've tried feeding with lights off, on and even 2am. I've tried the 2 liter bottle trick and am currently trying the in a container trick. I've Sprayed the food on and waited 5-10 minutes to entice them out.

Have tried mysis, phytoplex, tiny pieces of krill and zoo plankton. Will be trying some cyclop eeze and possibly live brine tomorrow.

Seems like every trick in the book and still nothing.

Main question; how long do the polyps stay out? I've checked on them several times during the nights to see if they were feeding. Is it just possible that I missed them? Could some heads still be filter feeding? Any other suggestions??? Help!!
 
It seems like you are doing everything right, so try to think of something else.

What are your current water parameters, temp, and salinity?
 
All water params are within range. It is currently sitting in a container filled with mysis, tiny pieces of krill, zoplan and phytoplex. May be pulling an all nighter. I'm determined to do this!

Mertz18:
Not sure if I could get high flow in the cave. Is low light or higher flow more important?
 
mine is in hi flow with bright light. i have orange, yellow and black. i would say about 1 1/2 years now with no probs. good luck with yours tho.
 
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