Lobo not progressing

[reefphil]

Howdy , I have a lobo in the sand bed . Low flow , low light . Feed these 3 once a week - Roids , Fuel , Plankton . The lobo has not progressed in 3 weeks , if anything his colors seem to be slightly fading . Any advice .

 

[dwest]

Howdy , I have a lobo in the sand bed . Low flow , low light . Feed these 3 once a week - Roids , Fuel , Plankton . The lobo has not progressed in 3 weeks , if anything his colors seem to be slightly fading . Any advice .

I just got my first lobophyllia a couple of weeks ago after reefing for 25 ish years. I do know in general, most of my LPS are slow growers. I personally would just give it more time. Good luck.

 

[bday1335]

Much like Acans, Lobos can change color depending on lighting/tank parameters. It happens. As long as it is fluffy and extending its feeders at night, shouldn't be any issue!

 

[reefphil]

Thanks , I do see the tentacles with moon lighting . Anyone know of a preferred food ? If so , how often .

 

[reefphil]

A fellow reefer recommended Fauna Marine LPS ; I’m not familiar . Any opinion out there ? Is it simply a roids substitute?

 

[StlSalt]

I get a feeding response out of mine from feeding phyto. Reef Nutrition or Algae Barn. I have mine in low light and low flow. It's my favorite coral right now.

 

[homer1475]

They prefer meaty foods, not that goop called reef roids. I feed mine PE mysis, pellets, chunks of clams, basically anything it can fit down it's throat.

I find with mine, the meatier the better.

 

[homer1475]

This guy is about the size of a tea cup saucer. I've had him for about 4 years now.

 

[StlSalt]

They prefer meaty foods, not that goop called reef roids. I feed mine PE mysis, pellets, chunks of clams, basically anything it can fit down it's throat.

I find with mine, the meatier the better.

I do notice a response when I broadcast mysis for the fish. How often do you target feed it meaty food?

 

[homer1475]

I'm probably not the best to ask as I feed my fish heavy and have never spot fed my coral. I'm a true believer in heavy in, heavy out.

I feed the tank, not the inhabitants. If that makes any sense to you?

 

[homer1475]

Ha totally took a pic of the wrong coral. I thought we were talking meat coral(acanthophyllia).

But I do have a couple lobo's and they respond similar, as they are very similar corals.

 

[ZoWhat]

Howdy , I have a lobo in the sand bed . Low flow , low light . Feed these 3 once a week - Roids , Fuel , Plankton . The lobo has not progressed in 3 weeks , if anything his colors seem to be slightly fading . Any advice .

Lobos can take decades to grow out. I'd be patient and just wait until the year 2100 to see real progress...

Do as many years as you can

 

[sfin52]

They are extremely slow growers. Very nice meat coral. I'm may have to get one. I've had mine for a year. I think its just starting to put on another polyp.

 

[StlSalt]

Ha totally took a pic of the wrong coral. I thought we were talking meat coral(acanthophyllia).

But I do have a couple lobo's and they respond similar, as they are very similar corals.

;Hilarious

I was wondering what kind of lobo that was.

 

[reefphil]

I get a feeding response out of mine from feeding phyto. Reef Nutrition or Algae Barn. I have mine in low light and low flow. It's my favorite coral right now.

That’s a fantastic lobo , impressive

 

[DeniseAndy]

They also like to eat at night. After lights out. I have had a few lobos in my time and one currently has actually developed another head after a year. Cool as they grow very slowly. Mine is a bit smaller heads, so I just broadcast feed and maybe hand it some mysis if I am around at night.

 

[reefphil]

They also like to eat at night. After lights out. I have had a few lobos in my time and one currently has actually developed another head after a year. Cool as they grow very slowly. Mine is a bit smaller heads, so I just broadcast feed and maybe hand it some mysis if I am around at night.

I appreciate the help . I’ll try feeding after light out . Thanks for the heads up

 

[reefphil]

I appreciate the help . I’ll try feeding after light out . Thanks for the heads up

That’s a fine looking Lobo . Cheers