ID please - had for over three years now - Aquarium Advice

flanque · 01-03-2007, 12:36 AM

Hi,

Please see attached. These started out as a pin-prick size and grew to this over the years. I've only got 2x30w NO fluros so I'm pretty hooked on keep 'em alive given it's about the only invert I can keep that grows.

**Devilishturtles** · 01-03-2007, 12:51 AM

They look like Button Polyps, a Protopalythoa sp.

flanque · 01-03-2007, 02:00 AM

Any way to make these rapidly propagate? I like them and they seem to like my tank too.

**roka64** · 01-03-2007, 10:17 AM

I have on in my tank, but it is a darker color of brown.

**Devilishturtles** · 01-03-2007, 02:15 PM

More light would probably help, but if you mean how you can get the to spread..you can try butting a piece of rubble up against it for them to slowly spread onto. You can also try chipping the rock away underneath to make more colonies.

But, if you meant how you can get it to grow faster, more light and target feeding with some phytoplankton would help.

HTH

01-03-2007, 12:51 AM	#2
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,895 Images: 17	They look like Button Polyps, a Protopalythoa sp. __________________ -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.

01-03-2007, 02:00 AM	#3
flanque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 685 Images: 16	Any way to make these rapidly propagate? I like them and they seem to like my tank too. __________________ Kind regards, [flanque] View My Webshots Website Help save the Great Barrier Reef! Get involved in reef conservation!

01-03-2007, 10:17 AM	#4
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,878 Images: 12	I have on in my tank, but it is a darker color of brown. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

01-03-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,895 Images: 17	More light would probably help, but if you mean how you can get the to spread..you can try butting a piece of rubble up against it for them to slowly spread onto. You can also try chipping the rock away underneath to make more colonies. But, if you meant how you can get it to grow faster, more light and target feeding with some phytoplankton would help. 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.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What are you doing for New Years Eve?	lmw80	The Lounge	13	12-17-2005 01:49 AM
After 5 years.	LAGlocker	Freshwater & Brackish - Unhealthy Fish	3	11-23-2005 05:46 AM
3 years old	zacdl	The Lounge	10	05-17-2005 07:46 PM
Happy new years to all	SerLunchbox	Canada	4	01-07-2005 05:07 PM
What do you do for New Years	reefobsessed	The Lounge	7	12-28-2003 06:44 PM