Red Chile Coral

Discussion in 'NPS Corals' started by Malachi, Feb 23, 2004.

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  1. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    Does anybody have or have information on a Red Chile Coral. Only place I can find any information is on Marine Depot. Also know as Strawberry Coral or Encrusted Leather Coral. Got one and can not find much on it.
     
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  3. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    Finally, it is starting to perk up. This photo is taken at night with the lights off. This is the first time i have seen it fully open. Bummer it does this at night!
     
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  4. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    Also came with the little orange sponge in the center.
     
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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    It's a non-photosynthetic coral and requires some feeding and good flow. I used to keep mine hanging from a ledge in a cave. Great coral. I fed mine Instant Algae from Reed Mariculture (see phtyoplankton thread in coral health).
     
  6. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    Thanks for the input, a hard species to find on line.