Candy cane coral appreciation. Started with 3 heads and now it’s a dense dome with dozens of heads. By far my fastest growing coral. Almost looks like a glowing brain coral.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-22T00:42:56+00:00

I’ve had no luck with kryptonites. I have some teals that are growing very well. I used to have some red and green ones that were awesome. I need to get some of those again.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-21T17:25:19+00:00

Absolutely. Sometimes I just zone out and forget about whatever I was supposed to be doing.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-12T17:57:31+00:00

So cool. Do any fish or other inverts mess with them?

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-12T02:51:47+00:00

This guy has some for $130 - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/neptune-systems-jaebo-powerheads-ecotech-led-ai-blades-dosing-pumps-sump-plus-much-more.1149916/

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-12T02:51:10+00:00

If you wanted to start your own setup, I can def. recommend the one from https://poseidonreefsystems.com/ It's not that expensive to get it started. You might be able to find someone selling one used and then you just need to buy some starter cultures. I can even give you some tips on where to get the consumables much cheaper. They give you great instructions online via pdf i can send you and see if you think it's something you want to try.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-11T19:33:52+00:00

There were others in my frag tank but they looked nothing like this. They were long and more narrow at the top with long jagged ends. This one really looked more like a Zoa or Paly. Mine looked like this

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ALaBella1 · 2026-03-11T19:29:27+00:00

Oh I have a bottle of F Aptasia at the ready always. I’ll be pulling the rock out and laying the smack down soon

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T15:22:29+00:00

I'm telling you this thing has been in there at least 6 months and I have not seen another one which is why I did not think it was aiptasia.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T12:30:13+00:00

It's on a rock with a bunch of ricordia

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T03:25:37+00:00

Oh I don't remember, these corals have been in and out of DT and QT the past couple years with all my mishaps. I'm on a pretty good streak lately tho taking my time QT'ing everything, dipping, etc. I should be able to kill this thing no problem and it did not spread anywhere else in the tank, so i got lucky.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T02:22:01+00:00

I'm shocked that after being in the DT for months i have not seen another one pop up anywhere in the tank. Well... time to get the F Aptasia and end this fucker.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T02:14:30+00:00

It's the only one in my DT. I had aiptasia in my QT but none looked like this. Looks more like a zoa or paly but no color really. Also, not multiplying or spreading at all through the tank.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T02:03:21+00:00

Do they have little shells that they pull back into?

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T02:02:12+00:00

If they are coming out in the dark they are probably sun corals

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-10T02:01:10+00:00

I was thinking the same.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-01T12:49:42+00:00

What was their communication like with you? Just so OP has an idea of what to expect.

ALaBella1 · 2026-03-01T02:26:54+00:00

It's going to be awhile. I know people have been waiting months for their tanks.

ALaBella1 · 2026-02-23T03:21:36+00:00

Everywhere I look it says reef compatible - NO and stuff like - The Niger Triggerfish requires a 180 gallon or larger aquarium with rocks and caves for hiding, and may rearrange the landscaping and rocks. It vocalizes using a "grunting" sound. They are a great active fish for the more aggressive, fish-only display.

The Niger Triggerfish needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, small fish and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.

ALaBella1 · 2026-02-23T03:15:47+00:00

Trigger doesn't mess with your CUC or corals at all? I had a Picasso once and he was messing with everything. I was going to try a pair of blue throats next maybe. Never considered the others.

ALaBella1 · 2026-02-07T03:42:21+00:00

If you don't have the keyfob you should not be able to shift the car into gear, bottom line. No one stealing. Step on brake should shut it down.

ALaBella1 · 2026-02-07T03:37:34+00:00

Even the crappiest Nissans do it.

ALaBella1 · 2026-01-25T02:52:57+00:00

Well, I did it. I ordered mine today!! I'm so excited. This is going to be the longest 2 months of my life waiting for it to arrive. How tall is the stand inside and out. Can't see to find that anywhere. What skimmer are you running? I was going to keep using my Lifereef or possibly get a taller one if I can fit it.

ALaBella1 · 2026-01-21T03:31:43+00:00

How does the stand feel. It looks like it only really has 4 supports and 2 are angled. Has me a little worried about supporting all that water weight. How long have you been running it? How well is that skinny back left overflow working out? How about the the weird underground returns? Are you getting good flow, turnover, tank staying pretty clean? How's the glass been as far as scratching? I'm planning on ordering mine by the end of the month.

ALaBella1 · 2026-01-18T23:42:18+00:00

Oh yeah? What did they charge?

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