[kimoyo]

This guy Danny seems to be successfully keeping non-photosynthetic corals. So I thought it might be a link of interest to some of you.

http://www.marineaquarium.nl/februari-2006english.php

[masterswimmer]

Paul, those are some beautiful animals.

R

[kimoyo]

Quote: Originally Posted by masterswimmer Paul, those are some beautiful animals. R

People have said they are extremely hard to keep.

[masterswimmer]

Quote: Originally Posted by kimoyo People have said they are extremely hard to keep.

I know that. I didn't say they were beautiful animals and easy to keep , just beautiful I have a chili coral which falls into the same category as those non-synthetic corals. I feed it about 3-4 times a week. A bit of a pain, but a stunning coral.

Russ

[herman]

I have the Goniopora. I would not say difficult, but they require time and dedication. They are finnicky eaters and you have to try many different foods to keep it alive. Some non photosynthetic corals such as sun corals are a bit easier. But they do reward you with beauty!!

[Reefer420]

i'm thinking about getting a sun coral in my tank at some point- its not too bad spot feeding a small tank. I think I spot feed everything in my tank in under 2 mins!

["DevIouS"]

Herm........
what do you have the goni eating?

[herman]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaRealDvs1 Herm........ what do you have the goni eating?

Rich (jackson6745) put me onto this. Take saltwater from the tank and a load of cyclopseeze and make a nasty frothy shake. You feed that with a baster slowly. It takes a while for it to realize that you are not attacking, but that you are feeding. I occasionally mix in some plankton mysis etc. The particles have to be tiny as hell tho so make sure you keep it in the blender long enough. Now the goni tries to grab brine and other things I dump in the tank. But it can only eat stuff out of the blender. Now the goni reaches out for the baster. Its quite rewarding!!

Note on Blender usage: Dont use your wifes blender - she gets very pissed!!!

[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

[kimoyo]

Hey Randy,

Its going on 4 months now I think. Here's his thread about it, http://www.zeovit.com/forums/showthr...6&page=1&pp=15.