what are some easy non photo synth corals

[tlc]

looking for some easy to care for non photsynthetic corals. preferably species that can fragged. i have a tank that gets a little natural sunlight from a window. it does not have any other lighting.

thanks...

 

[iCam]

Generally, non photosynthetic corals are more difficult to take care of.

 

[TWallace]

Agreed on that. If you're looking for an easy coral to start with, try mushroom polyps.

 

[tlc]

i have been reefing for about 6 yrs now. i have a 90 gallon low tech tank set up right now and thought it would be cool to put some no light corals in it. i have no experience with no light stuff. if they are difficult or cant be propogated im not gonna mess with them...

 

[Salamander]

Good idea not to mess with 'em. Most are doomed in even the best tanks and slowly wither away and die. IMO most of these should not even be offered for sale but people keep buying them.

 

[li-mike]

What about sun Corals they are fairly easy and have no lighting reqs at all.

 

[aubee91]

You might want to investigate Tubastraea (Sun Coral or Orange Cup Coral.) It is supposedly pretty easy to care for, although you'll need to feed it since it has no zooxanthellae.

 

[ufchristyb]

Recently bought a chili coral thinking it would be easy if I just placed it in a shady spot and fed Cyclopeeze, well its not. He won't even put out his polyps to feed anymore. I think this will be my first and last foray into the nonphotosynthetic world.

--Christy

 

[iCam]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7033936#post7033936 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tlc
i have been reefing for about 6 yrs now. i have a 90 gallon low tech tank set up right now and thought it would be cool to put some no light corals in it. i have no experience with no light stuff. if they are difficult or cant be propogated im not gonna mess with them...

As mentioned before, tubastrea and such corals are a possibility. They aren't necessarily difficult to keep, they just take dedication, ie., keep up with feedings. If you can find a healthy specimen that will put out the feeder tentacles sometimes, go for it. They are very attractive corals, and they can be "trained" to stay out during the day.

A lot of other nonphotosynthetic corals aren't as simple to keep due to high and varied water flow needs, and need for a readily available supply of planktonic food.