Low light coral suggestions

[cdemoss01]

Hello,
I have some darker spots in my tank that could use some corals. What types of corals should I try and get for those spots?
Thanks
Camden

 

[Subsea]

GSP or pulsing Xenia are good candidates. If they get a lot of light, they will grow much FASTER.

 

[cdemoss01]

GSP or pulsing Xenia are good candidates. If they get a lot of light, they will grow much FASTER.

Alright thank you.

 

[Subsea]

Alright thank you.

However, I know you said coral, but consider a sponge or a differrent filter feeder in lower light areas.

 

[cdemoss01]

Alright thank you.

However, I know you said coral, but consider a sponge or a differrent filter feeder in lower light areas.

I've seen some crazy looking sponges.

 

[NeedAReef]

shrooms

 

[Subsea]

I've seen some crazy looking sponges.

I might be one of a few sponge-bobs on this website.

Camden,
I am happy to see a younger reefer in the hobby. Keep things simple.

Shoot for the stars, yet stay grounded.

 

[cdemoss01]

I might be one of a few sponge-bobs on this website.

Camden,
I am happy to see a younger reefer in the hobby. Keep things simple. Shoot for the stars, yet stay grounded.

Thank you sir. By SpongeBob do you mean someone who knows a lot about sponges? What would you recommend?

 

[exnisstech]

Maybe look at some NPS coral?

 

[Subsea]

Thank you sir. By SpongeBob do you mean someone who knows a lot about sponges? What would you recommend?

I recommend a mature system with multiple food webs. In reviewing your threads I saw where you used a fungicide to deal with gha. That would not work well with filter feeders. At 77 years old, I have learned that quick fixes have long time consequences.

With respect to ornamental sponges, yellow ball sponge and orange elephant ear sponges are the most hardy. Five years ago, they cost $5. Now they are $20.

 

[cdemoss01]

Thank you sir. By SpongeBob do you mean someone who knows a lot about sponges? What would you recommend?

I recommend a mature system with multiple food webs. In reviewing your threads I saw where you used a fungicide to deal with gha. That would not work well with filter feeders. At 77 years old, I have learned that quick fixes have long time consequences.

With respect to ornamental sponges, yellow ball sponge and orange elephant ear sponges are the most hardy. Five years ago, they cost $5. Now they are $20.

Oh jeez I did use fluanzacole to rid of my GHA. But it wouldn't go away any other way.

 

[cdemoss01]

Maybe look at some NPS coral?

Aren't those extremely hard to take care of?

 

[exnisstech]

Aren't those extremely hard to take care of

I've been looking for one locally but have not kept them. From what I've read target feeding is required. I suppose that could be difficult for some but not so much an old retired guy with too much time on his hands lol

 

[Subsea]

Oh jeez I did use fluanzacole to rid of my GHA. But it wouldn't go away any other way.

Don’t fret it. I have some gha that I tolerate. I use herbivores to deal with gha.

Do you use a protein skimmer on your systems?

 

[cdemoss01]

Oh jeez I did use fluanzacole to rid of my GHA. But it wouldn't go away any other way.

Don’t fret it. I have some gha that I tolerate. I use herbivores to deal with gha.

Do you use a protein skimmer on your systems?

Remora Pro. One old skimmer.

 

[Subsea]

Remora Pro. One old skimmer.

Consider using your skimmate as a bacteria diversity supplement and a carbon source for your corals and your filter feeders, including sponges.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/what’s-in-skimmate.1148082/#post-14175876
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/what’s-in-skimmate.1148082/#post-14176051
This particular conversation with @Lasse concerned the eradication of Cyanobacteria. Instead of fighting fire with fire, this battle is bacteria against bacteria.

 

[Science/G]

Chalice corals. My Hollywood Stunner grows out of control in the shade.

 

[kevgib67]

Aren't those extremely hard to take care of?

@kingranch2003 has them.

 

[kevgib67]

My blastos do great in low light, practically shaded.

 

[IceNein]

Micromussa keep their color best in low light