Chili Coral Tip

Discussion in 'NPS Corals' started by omard, Apr 29, 2008.

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  1. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    FYI


    My Chili seems to like relatively low light and low current.

    It however very sensitive to debris/algae build up and at times will not open up for long periods, if at all. Mine has stayed closed for months, despite moving it to different positions around tank.

    When it does this, if you take it out and go over it with a soft bristled tooth brush, cleaning off any accumulated gunk...It will immediately open up.

    Just discovered this...should have thought of long ago...:-/

    ;D
     
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  3. Frizza

    Frizza Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Fantastic colour, love it!
     
  4. les

    les Plankton

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    I found sinilar with mine.... you can pick up a small paintbrush type sponge at any painting department that is usually used for staining that works well
     
  5. MILLERTIME

    MILLERTIME Feather Duster

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    I will try this, i couldnt find a spot for him and havent glued him yet and the fish and snail knock him over onto the sand making him get gunk over him. he only opened like 2 times so far but he moves his tips sometimes to open at night.
     
  6. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Cool! I don't have one of these corals but that is a fantastic tip for anyone who does and might be struggling with theirs right now.
     
  7. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Awesome omard.. I've been wanting one of those....