Bubble Coral Question

GaryZ · 12-06-2005, 09:31 PM

My bubble coral is expanded to the max. So much, you can see right down inside of it. Is this a good thing? I thought some corals expanded when they weren't getting enough light.

110galreef · 12-07-2005, 02:40 PM

As he expands more he is happier.

CSeaSee · 12-07-2005, 06:36 PM

That sounds pretty cool, Gary! Can you get us a pic?

GaryZ · 12-07-2005, 09:15 PM

No pic's for awhile, my sister-in-law broke my camera.

(might be a blessing in disguise, I needed to upgrade anyway.)

I fed the bubble some frozen mysis today. If expanding is a sign of happiness, then this thing is the happiest thing I have ever seen.

***Reefland*** · 12-07-2005, 10:06 PM

Sure, polyp expansion is a good sign.

I think the Plerogyra sp. are very pretty with their pearly white to almost pick colorations. The ones that appear to have a green hue are pretty awesome too!

***zhenya*** · 12-08-2005, 12:03 AM

In nature, this corals are not found in the brightest of locations and I would think they prefer moderate lighting in aquariums. However, I know from my own experience with this corals that they are remarkably adaptive to the brightest of lights. I had mine for years almost on the top of the rocks directly under 250w MH bulb and it showed no ill efects. In fact it grew very nicely.
Anyways, expansion of the polyp may be a good sign but to really tell if coral is happy you'll need to measure it's sceletal growth . Keep feeding it,Gary, and it will grow for you really well.

110galreef · 12-08-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefland

The ones that appear to have a green hue are pretty awesome too!

Like this one of mine. There are also purple that are nice!

12-06-2005, 09:31 PM	#1
GaryZ Council Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 253	Bubble Coral Question My bubble coral is expanded to the max. So much, you can see right down inside of it. Is this a good thing? I thought some corals expanded when they weren't getting enough light.

12-07-2005, 06:36 PM	#3
CSeaSee Mayor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 663	That sounds pretty cool, Gary! Can you get us a pic? __________________ Carl Just tell your wife that having a tank teaches you all sorts of new DIY skills...which will save lots of money around the house...so you can buy more stuff for your tank...so you can learn more skills...

12-07-2005, 10:06 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	Sure, polyp expansion is a good sign. I think the Plerogyra sp. are very pretty with their pearly white to almost pick colorations. The ones that appear to have a green hue are pretty awesome too! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

12-08-2005, 12:03 AM	#6
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,727	In nature, this corals are not found in the brightest of locations and I would think they prefer moderate lighting in aquariums. However, I know from my own experience with this corals that they are remarkably adaptive to the brightest of lights. I had mine for years almost on the top of the rocks directly under 250w MH bulb and it showed no ill efects. In fact it grew very nicely. Anyways, expansion of the polyp may be a good sign but to really tell if coral is happy you'll need to measure it's sceletal growth . Keep feeding it,Gary, and it will grow for you really well. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

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12-07-2005, 02:40 PM	#2
110galreef Tenant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 91	As he expands more he is happier.

12-07-2005, 09:15 PM	#4
GaryZ Council Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 253	No pic's for awhile, my sister-in-law broke my camera. (might be a blessing in disguise, I needed to upgrade anyway.) I fed the bubble some frozen mysis today. If expanding is a sign of happiness, then this thing is the happiest thing I have ever seen.

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