Soft Coral -- cauliflower

[djarth]

have just gotten cauliflower branch and fingers, looked great the first day, but have started drooping significantly overnight. Is there any way to revive them? All heads are below their base now...

[dradttg]

Califlower are like that. Mine will be drooping when my lights are on but about 645am, I can see that they are in full bloom.

I notice that even though they like current, they do not like extremely strong current. You might want to shift your califlower a bit.

[limbssg]

Specific Care Information:

Cauliflower Corals are often found naturally occurring on reef ledges, in caves, or in darker areas of reefs. In aquariums, they can make an interesting display when attached upside down in a cave or ledge of a reef tank. In nature, Cauliflower Corals are always found in areas of water movement. They are filter feeders, and constant water motion helps provide them with the nutrients they need. In captivity, gently stirring the substrate can often help to stir up nutrients a Cauliflower Coral can feed on. Feeding a Cauliflower Coral with phytoplankton or invertebrate food, by placing it directly in the water flow, is widely accepted as a good feeding method for these corals. Most Cauliflower Corals never recover from the stress of shipping. Most are shipped attached to a rock. Because most Cauliflower Corals do not thrive in captivity, and because most specimens for sale are so unhealthy, these corals are only recommended for experienced hobbyists.

Although Cauliflower Corals do not need light, they will tolerate it at low levels. Temperatures between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 26 degrees Celsius) and a pH value of 8.3 to 8.4 are acceptable. The specific gravity should remain between 1.023 and 1.025. A moderate flow of water over the coral is important. Trace elements should be tested regularly and replaced as needed.