why botak ?

[yellowtang]

Just 2 weeks ago, all polyps were firing. Now..

Why?

[yellowtang]

IT was like tat the last time . Soory , couldnt post pics

cheers

[TayHongSiang]

tio STD lor...

[wilsontantw]

Bro. Pic too small. Cannot see clearly leh.

[cedricang]

Mike, imo there are few possible reasons for this case :

1) The colony may already in deteoriating condition when you got this sps, it's like cancer (sounds scary though but true). Initially it may seems good, but eventually it will weaken, stn and die. That's the reason i usually try not to get from tank which is in process of decoming.

2) Flatworms. The sps may have been attack by flatworms and got stress up, eventually got eaten up totally.

3) Lighting / Water parameter inhibitent. Most likely caused by in sufficient acclimatisation of the frag. This sps looks to me like lokani / echinata specimen which usually found in deeper water. They may also thrive in higher lighting provided they are slowly "trained". Hence it's important to know their previous lighting / water paramenter environement and try to match it closest possible when first introduce into your tank.

[onizukaa]

Sinularia Coral

Large Multi-branched Colony

Closeup of polyps

Heavy stalk of large colony

Sinularia and Hammer living in close contact

Shows branch starting to dissolve

Small light colored specimen

Scientific Name: Sinularia sp.

Classification: Soft Coral

Common Names: Sinularia, Green Finger Coral Description:

Sinularia corals are similar in shape to colt corals (Cladiella) and tree corals (Nepthea). Sinularia corals can be identified by the fact that the growth originates from a single heavy stalk unlike Nepthea and the polyps are less feathery than in colt corals. Green Sinularia is a very attractive bright greenish yellow in color. The intensity of the coloration is affected by the amount of lighting the coral receives. The branches are covered with small polyps. Sinularia can grow quite large. The specimen above is about 15" high, has grown to be several separate adults and has been pruned heavily several times. This coral is about 4 years old.

Natural Environment:

? This coral is normally collected in the wild, but it is easily propagated.

Care:

Hardiness: Sinularia is very hardy and tolerates a range of conditions. On occasion, a specimen will start dissolve in one or more spots as shown in the picture above. The cause is unknown. The best approach if this occurs is to cut out the bad portion of the coral.

Lighting: While Sinularia will tolerant lower lighting levels, it does best under intense lighting. The specimen shown here is growing under 10K 400W MH lamps. It has also been grown very successfully under standard 175W mercury vapor lighting.

Water Current: Sinularia likes moderate water flow. Seem to do well under wave maker water conditions where the branches get swayed gently back and forth.

Temperature: Does well within a range of at least 75º to 84º F.

Aggressiveness: Moderate. Although they do not seem to directly sting neighbors, their proximity to some other coral can cause the other corals to recede. The specimen here is in direct contact with a hammer coral and neither coral seems to harm the other. Sheer size as the specimen grows can also tend to shadow its neighbors.

Feeding: Sinularia are photosynthetic and does not require direct feeding. Unknown if they would take any form of phytoplankton or zooplankton.

Supplements: No special requirement are noted. Normal acceptable water parameters seem to suit it just fine.

Tank Positioning: No special requirements other than keeping them in low to moderate water flow.

Propagation:: Sinularia are easily propagated by cutting a branch off using a sharp knife or scissors. This piece can be 'planted' in a gravel bed in low water flow and they will attach to gravel particles within a couple of weeks. They can then be superglued to a suitable substrate such as a reef plug. Starts can also be directly attached to the substrate using rubberbands or string as long as care is taken prevent the rubber band from cutting through the soft tissue of the coral.

Note: This above info is extracted fully from reefcorner website.

[onizukaa]

YT san.. think the coral might be the one above (not 100% sure but seems like).

it should be ok as it's shooting you with polyps (might be shredding skin and is growing) haha

[Fishyfish]

Looks like a softy to me leh....Try more flow and feed fine particulate reef food.....

[yellowtang]

Thank you for the help and advice. Its indeed a softie. Here is how it looks in her prime.

Sorry, i cant load the pic. Give up liao. Thanks to all again.

Boss Larry, I am at wits end.

cheers

[yellowtang]

Try again, never say die. Asked foreign talent, ah nei, in my office for help.

Yep, finally got it. Thats how she looks at her prime.

Cheers,

[yellowtang]

Improves

[onizukaa]

[wilsontantw]

Hmmm.. Did something change?

[yellowtang]

Hmmm.. Did something change?

only my underwear. Hmm... ... that must be the reason.

Conclusion : wear red underwear for growth..... ...lps

SPS ? I donch no.

mike

[wilsontantw]

Muahaha... Great sense of humor! I like.

Usually for SPS... Hmmm.. don't wear? Better flow right?

[yellowtang]

Muahaha... Great sense of humor! I like.

Usually for SPS... Hmmm.. don't wear? Better flow right?

Adoi, thats a very dangerous manoeuvre to improve your sps. Imagine.... your sps has algae at the tip, your sps slant to one side, your sps is thin and long, or your sps is fat and short., your sps is hard and stiff and worst your sps has stn...

what will people think about your thing ?

i advise you to abort this method.

Happy reefing promotes health.

cheers