[herman]

Very true Randy!!!
just because the Goni is eating does not mean that it will survive past the 1 year mark. I hope it will, but time will tell. Its been to short a time to tell.

Many aquarists believe that their corals such as the Goni are doing well. They see it extending, beautiful colors etc. Most dont even attempt to feed because they dont realize that it needs to. And one day all of a sudden it dtarts to shrink and end up looking like our moon. The sad part is that the Goniopora is one of the most sold and also killed corals.

Currently I spend at least 30 minutes per day on the Goni.

[prattreef]

Very true Herman, but even Goniopora has a MUCH better survival rate than the non-photosynthetic corals I'm talking about. Glad that yours is doing well.

Kimoyo,

4 months is twice as good as 2 months I wish them well, I truely hope they crack this one for all of us. RD

[reefman]

Quote: Originally Posted by prattreef The other corals (Dendronepthea, non-photo Gorgonians etc) are the next frontier. Even large public aquariums and research facilities have not been able to claim success longterm. The article claims the animals have been in captivity for 2 months... this hardly qualifies as success in my book. Let's try 2 years... heck I'll take 1 year. Its not that I think advanced hobbyists shouldn't try, I just don't want novices to get the idea that this a doable propsition for all but the most experienced and dedicated aquarists. I would be nice though... they are gorgeous. Randy

I agree. Its the duration that counts. Dedication as well as knowledge is the key. keep it up dude!

[jhale]

Quote: Originally Posted by herman Currently I spend at least 30 minutes per day on the Goni.

I bet if you were to dedicate a tank to just goni's you would not have to spend as much time on it. keep it in water it likes full of food

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Quote: Originally Posted by jhale I bet if you were to dedicate a tank to just goni's you would not have to spend as much time on it. keep it in water it likes full of food

Are you talking about my tank? Most of my tanks are full of food. I spent almost no time on my sun coral most of the the colonies are doing great except one.

However, I am thinking of setting a tank like you guys, crystal clear water and low nutrient water column soon.

[masterswimmer]

My chili coral is now approaching 5 months and doing fantastic. It's growing and sending out its polyps every night. Still takes a bit of effort, but nothing outlandish.

I'll try to get a pic of it currently.

R

[Tonyscoots84]

Quote: Originally Posted by masterswimmer I'll try to get a pic of it currently. R

when next year

[masterswimmer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyscoots84 when next year

At least I don't post pix of my same 4 frags daily :Thinking: Are we done now?


Pix of this coral are tough. I took these tonight (yes Tony, tonight) with the lights out. The first pic is with nightlights only. The next 3 are with the flash. Either way, you can see there is full polyp extension. Color is tough to see as vivid as it is in person.

[Chiefmcfuz]

Quote: Originally Posted by masterswimmer At least I don't post pix of my same 4 frags daily :Thinking: Are we done now?