Polyps

mastaJ · 06-19-2001, 11:06 PM

In general do all polyps require the same thing? First, I should ask...WHAT do they require? Because, I just set up a tank for my grandpa for father's day and he gave me his Credit card to order from IPSF and i thought to myself...hmmm, perfect time to snag some stuff LIKE the Anthelia polyps (and some snails)... (and some ministars)

...but i don't know what they require...TIA

FishKid · 06-19-2001, 11:36 PM

I just ordered some, to arrive tomorow, and they are pretty much beginners corals, will thrive in PC lighting, moderate current, Im not sure wether they all require the same thing (theres always some odd ball species!) HTH!

mark

mastaJ · 06-20-2001, 11:22 PM

^^^ Anyone else have polyps?

mastaJ · 06-21-2001, 12:25 PM

I guess I'll just have to try them...

FishKid · 06-21-2001, 12:51 PM

MastaJ,
The polyps i have were extremely easy to acclimate, and took well to the lighting situation i have. i would recommend getting them!

mark

RobG · 06-21-2001, 01:42 PM

I have the Antelia polyps from IPSF. Rather small colony (About 1 square inch -- 10 polyps or so) but a really easy coral. I've only got PC lighting, and it's grown about 50% in a month and a half.

All I do is dose DT's every other day just after lights out and it's flourishing.

HTH

Rob

yanasina · 06-21-2001, 03:54 PM

Do be careful if you get the IPSF. I got mine yesterday and they had aiptasia on the shell they were on. FishKid posted about the same thing. I acclimated mine and then put them in a bowl of tank water and used a sharp knife to scrape them off. We'll see if I got them all, but I figure they will grow enough to see before they spread off the shell anyway.

Mine are about the same size as RobG's. I have NO lighting but my VHO is due in Tuesday!!

**scubadude** · 06-21-2001, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mastaJ
^^^ Anyone else have polyps?

Polyps??? Most ALL corals have polyps can you be a bit more specific?
So thats kind of a vague statement....there is star polyps, button polyps, polyps on gorgonians, etc etc....as far as the anthelia I agree to above statements from what I have heard....I have seen ppl put in High current too and they do good. Here is an excerpt from another website I found

Closely related to Anthelia is the genus Xenia. There are many species of Xenia available, some that rhythmically pulsate their polyps. Xenia tend to be rather delicate and are not recommended for the beginner. These two corals do not feed and most likely get their nutrition from their zooxanthellae and direct uptake from the water.

mastaJ · 06-21-2001, 09:37 PM

I never even thought about the word Polyps, in the sense that i was talking about ANY kind of coral pretty much, lol. But, anyway...thank you guys for your input, I do think I will get them, but, I will watch for Aptasia

! So, I should find a spot with moderate current and lighting? I think I can do that...

Thanks guys....

06-19-2001, 11:06 PM	#1
mastaJ Council Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 294	Polyps In general do all polyps require the same thing? First, I should ask...WHAT do they require? Because, I just set up a tank for my grandpa for father's day and he gave me his Credit card to order from IPSF and i thought to myself...hmmm, perfect time to snag some stuff LIKE the Anthelia polyps (and some snails)... (and some ministars) ...but i don't know what they require...TIA __________________ -mastaJ

06-20-2001, 11:22 PM	#3
mastaJ Council Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 294	^^^ Anyone else have polyps? __________________ -mastaJ

06-21-2001, 12:25 PM	#4
mastaJ Council Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 294	I guess I'll just have to try them... __________________ -mastaJ

06-21-2001, 09:37 PM	#9
mastaJ Council Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 294	I never even thought about the word Polyps, in the sense that i was talking about ANY kind of coral pretty much, lol. But, anyway...thank you guys for your input, I do think I will get them, but, I will watch for Aptasia ! So, I should find a spot with moderate current and lighting? I think I can do that... Thanks guys.... __________________ -mastaJ

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06-19-2001, 11:36 PM	#2
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	I just ordered some, to arrive tomorow, and they are pretty much beginners corals, will thrive in PC lighting, moderate current, Im not sure wether they all require the same thing (theres always some odd ball species!) HTH! mark

06-21-2001, 12:51 PM	#5
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	MastaJ, The polyps i have were extremely easy to acclimate, and took well to the lighting situation i have. i would recommend getting them! mark

06-21-2001, 01:42 PM	#6
RobG Council Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 288	I have the Antelia polyps from IPSF. Rather small colony (About 1 square inch -- 10 polyps or so) but a really easy coral. I've only got PC lighting, and it's grown about 50% in a month and a half. All I do is dose DT's every other day just after lights out and it's flourishing. HTH Rob

06-21-2001, 03:54 PM	#7
yanasina Tenant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Byram, MS Posts: 55	Do be careful if you get the IPSF. I got mine yesterday and they had aiptasia on the shell they were on. FishKid posted about the same thing. I acclimated mine and then put them in a bowl of tank water and used a sharp knife to scrape them off. We'll see if I got them all, but I figure they will grow enough to see before they spread off the shell anyway. Mine are about the same size as RobG's. I have NO lighting but my VHO is due in Tuesday!!

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