so i ordering my first coral (green star polyps) this weekend and am expecting it to be in early this week...so i am just wondering how to i acclimate coral?...can i touch it?...where is the best place in the tank for it...and if theres anything else you can think of that i might of forgot please let me know.
coral acclimation
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What type of lighting is it going under? And what type is it coming from? If its a real big difference in lighting putting something like egg crate over the tank would work. Also putting them in a shaded place and then slowly moving them to where you want them. GSP are pretty tolerant of everything so i don't think you'll have a problem with those....but acclimation is a good practice to learn.
Yes you can touch it.
I have mine right on top of a rock directly in the light, seems to be doing good. Not to picky of a coral.
Yes you can touch it.
I have mine right on top of a rock directly in the light, seems to be doing good. Not to picky of a coral.
I usually drip acclimate corals for about an hour. It's not strictly necessary, but I think it helps. Make sure you inspect the rock/frag for nasties like aptasia or nudibranches, etc. Whenever possible, try to avoid touching the flesh of the coral. It's OK if you touch it, but the coral will be happier if you hold it by the rock or skeleton (if it has one).
If you don't know what light it has been in, put it on the bottom of the tank in a shaded area. Leave it there at least three days, although a week is better. Move it up in the tank a few inches a week (or every few days), until it's in the right spot.
GSPs are well known for being cranky when moved. Don't expect it to open up within the first day, and probably not within the first week if you're moving it every few days.
If you don't know what light it has been in, put it on the bottom of the tank in a shaded area. Leave it there at least three days, although a week is better. Move it up in the tank a few inches a week (or every few days), until it's in the right spot.
GSPs are well known for being cranky when moved. Don't expect it to open up within the first day, and probably not within the first week if you're moving it every few days.
(spoken from experience)
sorry guys ive been away for a few days...but then green star polyps are doing great there very bright now...and yesterday i got my second coral wich is abut 6 poylpys of blue Palythoas and they have opened up now and are looking good also....so for pics i have a crappy camera but ill do my best too get some in the next few days