Carnation coral help?

[obscurereef]

Yesterday I got what seems to be a carnation coral. I know a little but about them based off of liveaquaria's description, but is there any tips or experiences people have to make them thrive? Only half of the polyps are open. I have marine snow, live brine shrimp, and I need to get phytoplankton. Do I directly feed the phytoplankton or let it circulate throughout the tank? Thanks any help would be much appreciated.

 

[mr_X]

They are very hard to keep alive. It's hard to keep enough food in the water column and not spoil the tank water in a closed system.

 

[obscurereef]

Thank you. I guess they're like gorgonians in that way.

 

[mr_X]

Yes. The non-photo ones anyway.