 » 3reef Navigation | | | | » Forum Menu | | | | » Aquarium Ads | | | 
And here too!
|  | | 
08-04-2007, 05:50 PM
|
#1 (permalink)
| | Zoanthid
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 1,117
Karma: 166
 |  brain id & help
I got this green brain on friday, it's really pretty but it was hard to the touch when I put in the tank, it has inflated a bit since I added it and it's mouths open but I need the pros to tell me what kind of brain and if the speciman is ok. At first I thought that I bought a dying coral, but I really can't tell, if it is it's going back and I am fighting with the LFS. _________ 20g
25lbs LR
1 hydor koralia
rio nano skimmer FISH: blk/white clown, damsel, yellow watchman goby CORAL: grn open brain, acan, torch, rics, toadstool, zoo's
INVERT:[/u] hermits, nassarius, astrea, turbo's, nerites, crocea clam
.  | 
|  | | Reef Links |  | |
08-04-2007, 07:13 PM
|
#2 (permalink)
| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 39
Posts: 6,372
  
|
The brain (Trachyphyllia) is deflated a bit and possibly a bit bleached but that might be a stress reaction. If it doesn't "puff up" within a week or so, I would have cause for concern so just keep an eye on it and see how it does.
Last edited by amcarrig; 08-04-2007 at 07:29 PM.
| |
| | |
08-04-2007, 08:03 PM
|
#3 (permalink)
| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
Posts: 3,963
  |
It definitely looks like it has bleaching going on as under the actinics, it should be fluorescing quite beautifully! As Annik pointed out, keep an eye on it and see what happens...You may want to reposition it within your tank for a possible resolution to the bleaching problem!
Good luck D
Tom _________ 125gal.w/Mag9.5 return(dual megaflow)>Mag7 pump Aqua Cev180skimmer.Wave2k Hamilton Reefstar(2)250watthqi(mh)pend.a Yellow, Naso Tang Red Lip Blenny Percula Clown Demoiselles Niger Trigger F. Wrasses Ceriantharia Orn.Shrimp and Stars Hermits Queen Conch asst. snails> Stars Zoos shrooms Montipora Brains Gorgonians Favia Turbinaria(large+small polyp) Acropora Xenia Tridacna (CroceaMaximaSquamosa) Leathers <35+75gal.reef tank as well> 
"IF THE PHONE DOESN'T RING...IT'S ME"  jb  | |
| | |
08-05-2007, 08:33 AM
|
#4 (permalink)
| | Zoanthid
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 1,117
Karma: 166
|
Damn. As soon as I removed it and placed it in my tank I noticed the problem and was none too happy. At the LFS I couldn't see the bleaching but it was deep and high in the display tank..I'm short so seeing it all was impossible. I was doing some reading and learned this is usually due to poor nutrience such as not being fed, what is more beneficial cyclopeeze or mysis? What are the chances of it surviving, is it really bad? | |
| | |
08-05-2007, 09:09 AM
|
#5 (permalink)
| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 39
Posts: 6,372
|
No need to start stressing out yet  You won't be able to feed it until it puffs back up anyhow so once it starts doing that, try to put a small piece of squid or clam on it and see if it eats. It would probably be best to try to feed it when the tank lights are out. | |
| | |
08-05-2007, 05:28 PM
|
#6 (permalink)
| | Zoanthid
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 1,117
Karma: 166
| here is the brain today with daylights
it is looking a bit better in my opinnion. It's definitely filled out and looking happier. I am very disappointed with the LFS for not taking care of their livestock. It's even more deplorable that they sell dying, half dead, or decaying coral at full price. The LFS I got the brain from is a big chain store!
Thank God it's not my fault for the brains condition and hopefully in my tank and with my dedication and care it may bounce back...also thanks for the help and suggestions. I have never nursed a coral back to health so hopefully with all your help I can get this guy back to normal | |
| | |
08-06-2007, 06:34 AM
|
#7 (permalink)
| | 3reef Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wethersfield, CT Age: 39
Posts: 6,372
|
The coral is definitely looking better now so hopefully, it'll regain some color soon | |
| | |
08-06-2007, 08:13 AM
|
#8 (permalink)
| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TN Age: 31
Posts: 3,905
 |
deathco and wetfart I mean petsmart and petco among others, 99% of the time have no clue what they are doing when it comes to saltwater. The local deathco here, the "saltwater expert" has been keeping saltwater for less then a year, and has no clue about corals or treating the sick fish they sell to the public. They use to have a guarantee on saltwater, but it mysteriously went away. The LFS that sells quality livestock here, has no clue about corals. They use 4x40w NO fluorescents on their coral tank. So its a guessing game when you get zoanthids from them. Needless to say good luck finding sps or lps there. _________ Got Questions? Need Answers?
"Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it." Andre Gide  | |
| | |
08-06-2007, 11:10 AM
|
#9 (permalink)
| | Feather Star
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami,Fl Age: 19
Posts: 794
|
Thats a shame, theirs a bunch of LFS were i live but i only stick to one. The owner is actually very knowledgeable and always has his corals and fish in awesome conditions. He is old school, still uses trickle filter but his water his extremely clean.
Nice brain nemo! _________ 90 gallon tank with center overflows, 44 gallon custom sump/fuge, Tek T5 retrofit 4x54 bulbs, Reef Octopus nw200 protein skimmer, Iwaki WMD40RLXT return pump (changed to panworld 100pxx),Knop c ca reactor, PA light house controller.
Click: Real-Time Stats 
^^ Testing it out! Ill add more param.. later. | |
| | |
08-06-2007, 03:46 PM
|
#10 (permalink)
| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Meriden, Connecticut Age: 44
Posts: 3,963
|
It is unfortunate that there are so many pet shops that are in the fish hobby(salt, fresh or African fish, corals and inverts)! To often is the case, that the pet shops employ persons of little knowledge to accurately help you to ensure your success or the pet shops success in the hobby IMO> and more often than not, the delicate and reliant livestock is in the hands of these people! Truly, livestcok is starting off their life behind the 8 ball in life within the confines of some of the pet shops. Improper advice,regarding fish compatability, coral selection, lighting, equipment, feeding, salt mixtures and cycling process!!!! | |
| | | Reef Links |  | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | |
|
