Rhizotrochus Typus

[Pufferpunk]

I just ordered one from Roe's, I can't wait. Been doing ton of research on these fellas & I think I can handle it. It will be the most $$$ I've owned so far.

Onere thing I'm not sure of... One person said they can sting neighboring corals (although I have a pretty open spot for it in the shade, under a plating monti). If they are in the family of dendros, they they shouldn't, right?

 

[ReefDoctor]

They CAN sting BUT not really bad like a favia or echinata as thier tentacles blow around though they need room... OH and if its big? Look out all your little fish :)

 

[Tomasz]

Here is mine:wink:

 

[korndogg091]

 

[BC Mosaic]

Here is mine:wink:

Tomasz, your Rhizo looks hungry.

 

[Pufferpunk]

I was freaking out yesterday. My $300 Rhizo fell thru a crack into the back, behind a rock wall I can't move. Really messed up the orange monti growing above it to get it out with long tweezers but the Rhizo is no worse for wear.

 

[meisen]

I have seen Cherrycorals bring a few nice Rhizos to swap meets in the 250-350 range. Its still not cheap but definitely closer to affordable for the dedicated hobbyist.

As they don't have zoxanthellae, I am not sure why some appear to be bleached (which by definition is to lost zoxanthellae) but some do appear lighter than others.


Anyway, for me if I am going to have something else I need to feed from here on out its got to have fur and four legs :)