Is this a colt coral or kenya tree?

CLYRIC · Mar 19, 2023

If it is a colt coral, doesn't it release toxins? I have a lot of LPS in my tank and I heard that it's recommended to run carbon. Should I run carbon 24/7 or just every now and then? Is there any negatives with running carbon that I should be aware of?

Sebastiancrab · Mar 19, 2023

It looks like my colt coral. I keep it away from other coral and have never had a problem. It is my favorite.

vetteguy53081 · Mar 19, 2023

Cauliflower colt and never seen them as aggressive. They require moderate to medium light which is their main food source through its zooxanthellae, and can be fed on phyto plankton, chopped krill and brine shrimp and fairly easy BUT assure you maintain Good water quality and assure Calcium (400), Alkalinity (8-9), pH (8-8.2), proper water temperature (76-79) and medium water flow are provided. If not, they will bleach.

Sebastiancrab · Mar 19, 2023

I hardly ever feed mine and it is growing more than anything else in my tank.

Lineatus · Mar 19, 2023

Looks like a colt to me. I always run carbon in my softie systems, it’s a win win when it comes to removing toxins and water clarity, I wouldn’t run a tank without it.

ReeferHD · Mar 19, 2023

colt 100%

CLYRIC · Mar 20, 2023

Sebastiancrab said:
It looks like my colt coral. I keep it away from other coral and have never had a problem. It is my favorite.

How far away do you keep it from other corals? Do you keep it away from all corals or just sps/LPS?

CLYRIC · Mar 20, 2023

Lineatus said:
Looks like a colt to me. I always run carbon in my softie systems, it’s a win win when it comes to removing toxins and water clarity, I wouldn’t run a tank without it.

Do you always run carbon or just every now and then? Are there any negatives with running carbon? I heard that it can pull out some of the "good stuff" that you need which is why some people only run it every now and then.