Dented brain coral question - Aquarium Advice

MsBeanCtr · 04-28-2008, 01:57 PM

I found a beautiful dented brain coral but I had a couple of questions. Mainly, does this coral have to be in the sand or can I place it on some lr?

Anything else you might wish to add would be appreciated. I'm not able to find a lot of info on this coral.

TIA!

**Devilishturtles** · 04-28-2008, 02:03 PM

Is it a fleshy brain or a hard brain?

If fleshy, sand would be best for it. If it's a hard coral, you can place it on the rocks.

What do you mean by dented?

MsBeanCtr · 04-28-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilishturtles

Is it a fleshy brain or a hard brain?

If fleshy, sand would be best for it. If it's a hard coral, you can place it on the rocks.

What do you mean by dented?

Well, it's been said that I am 'hard-headed' therefore I can assume that I have a hard brain? nyuk nyuk nyuk

It's referred to as Brain Coral Dented (Lobophyllia hemprichii)

I am specifically looking for a nice acan and came across this (in addition to the acan of course!)

**Devilishturtles** · 04-28-2008, 03:04 PM

Ah, a Lobo! Never heard it called a dented brain before. hehe

I have one placed in the rockwork right now and it's fine. They don't need much light though, so I would guess sandbed or low level rock work would be ideal for it.

HTH

**Ziggy953** · 04-28-2008, 03:06 PM

I agree!

Very funny too! Dented brain...maybe I need to pick one of those up too.

MsBeanCtr · 04-28-2008, 03:12 PM

Do you think I could get away with a very small blob of putty to anchor it to some lr? I have a great place for it but my packrats (tuxedo urchins) have a tendency to rearrange things.

**Ziggy953** · 04-28-2008, 03:13 PM

hmmm...that is a question better pointed at DT. I'm not sure.

**melosu58** · 04-28-2008, 03:35 PM

My suggestion would be to put it in the sand. They seem to do better there. My purple brain likes the sand much better. It did not like it on the rock. JME

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04-28-2008, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 516 Images: 9	Dented brain coral question I found a beautiful dented brain coral but I had a couple of questions. Mainly, does this coral have to be in the sand or can I place it on some lr? Anything else you might wish to add would be appreciated. I'm not able to find a lot of info on this coral. TIA! __________________ If you can't run with the big dogs - stay on the porch! *Adopt a retired greyhound *

04-28-2008, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,776 Images: 17	Is it a fleshy brain or a hard brain? If fleshy, sand would be best for it. If it's a hard coral, you can place it on the rocks. What do you mean by dented? __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

04-28-2008, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,776 Images: 17	Ah, a Lobo! Never heard it called a dented brain before. hehe I have one placed in the rockwork right now and it's fine. They don't need much light though, so I would guess sandbed or low level rock work would be ideal for it. HTH __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

04-28-2008, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,091 Images: 5	I agree! Very funny too! Dented brain...maybe I need to pick one of those up too. __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

04-28-2008, 03:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
MsBeanCtr Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 516 Images: 9	Do you think I could get away with a very small blob of putty to anchor it to some lr? I have a great place for it but my packrats (tuxedo urchins) have a tendency to rearrange things. __________________ If you can't run with the big dogs - stay on the porch! *Adopt a retired greyhound *

04-28-2008, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,091 Images: 5	hmmm...that is a question better pointed at DT. I'm not sure. __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

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melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,470 Images: 73	My suggestion would be to put it in the sand. They seem to do better there. My purple brain likes the sand much better. It did not like it on the rock. JME FantasyReef Databases-Viewing item "Brain Coral, Lobophyllia" __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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