#beginnercorals

#ToadstoolLeather Difficulty Level: #Leathercorals are some of the best #beginnercorals available. They are usually very tolerant to most conditions, cheap and easily found. Feeding: Most of these #corals have very well adapted feeder tentacles that can capture small particles. Many also have the ability to absorb nutrients directly from the water. Lighting (Level 2 to 8): Leather corals can be adapted to almost any lighting though faster growth will be seen under higher lighting conditions. Water flow: They will also adapt to almost any flow conditions, but moderate to high flow is best to keep the surface clean. Placement: Leathers have strong toxins that can be deadly to stony corals. It’s best to keep them in separate tanks, but keeping leathers downstream from stony coral may also be possible. Be sure to keep adequate amounts of carbon in the system when keeping both. General: Leathers are great beginner corals and should do well in most #aquariums. When adding them to a new tank, leathers may shut down for a period and not open their polyps. Be patient and they will usually return. They may also exhibit this behavior when growing https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/leather-coral/ #softcoral #easycoral #reefcentral #coralreef #oceanlife #reeftank #elitereef #marinelife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bql2pAzn_fG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dauwq0zebju8

Common names: #leathercoral, #coltcoral, #toadstoolcoral, tree coral, etc. Difficulty Level: Leather #corals are some of the best #beginnercorals available. They are usually very tolerant to most conditions, cheap and easily found. Feeding: Most of these corals have very well adapted feeder tentacles that can capture small particles. Many also have the ability to absorb nutrients directly from the water. Lighting (Level 2 to 8): Leather corals can be adapted to almost any lighting though faster growth will be seen under higher lighting conditions. Water flow: They will also adapt to almost any flow conditions, but moderate to high flow is best to keep the surface clean. Placement: Leathers have strong toxins that can be deadly to stony corals. It’s best to keep them in separate tanks, but keeping leathers downstream from stony coral may also be possible. Be sure to keep adequate amounts of carbon in the system when keeping both. General: Leathers are great beginner corals and should do well in most aquariums. When adding them to a new tank, leathers may shut down for a period and not open their polyps. Be patient and they will usually return. They may also exhibit this behavior when growing. https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/leather-coral/ #elitereef #softcoral #beginnercoral #easycoral #reef2reef #coralcare #reeflife #coralreeftank#reefporn #macro #reefmacro #reeftank #coralfrags #aquariumhobby #coraltank #aquariums #frags #reefaquarium #coralreef #oceanlife (at Elite Reef) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2gR4NndI1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r9uzyl5mtg8t

Common names: #Ricordia, #mushrooms, button polyps, hairy mushrooms Difficulty Level: Mushrooms and ricordia are some of the best #beginnercorals. They are easy to care for, come in a huge range of color varieties and grow quickly under most conditions. Feeding: All species have the ability to capture prey, but that ability will vary from species to species. They can also capture nutrients directly from the water, so may prefer a slightly dirtier #aquarium. Lighting (Level 2 to 8): Mushrooms and ricordia can adapt to almost any type of lighting though they are usually happier and have better color under lower light levels. Water flow: They are adaptable to nearly any type of flow. In some cases they will detach from rocks in order to colonize other areas and may be carried around the aquarium when under higher flow. Placement: Mushrooms and ricordia are quick growers which may overtake other corals, so leave some room for growth. General: They can be hard to frag due to the fact that they cannot be glued. Attaching them to small rocks with rubberbands, fishing line, or string usually works best. https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/mushrooms/ #elitereef #softcoral #reefscape #coralcare (at Elite Reef) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSf7jChOa9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l85gc36i7m3r

#ToadstoolLeather Common names: #leathercoral, #coltcoral, toadstool/mushroom coral, tree #coral, etc. Difficulty Level: Leather corals are some of the best #beginnercorals available. They are usually very tolerant to most conditions, cheap and easily found. Feeding: Most of these #corals have very well adapted feeder tentacles that can capture small particles. Many also have the ability to absorb nutrients directly from the water. Lighting (Level 2 to 8): Leather corals can be adapted to almost any lighting though faster growth will be seen under higher lighting conditions. Water flow: They will also adapt to almost any flow conditions, but moderate to high flow is best to keep the surface clean. Placement: Leathers have strong toxins that can be deadly to stony corals. It’s best to keep them in separate tanks, but keeping leathers downstream from stony coral may also be possible. Be sure to keep adequate amounts of carbon in the system when keeping both. General: Leathers are great beginner corals and should do well in most aquariums. When adding them to a new tank, leathers may shut down for a period and not open their polyps. Be patient and they will usually return. They may also exhibit this behavior when growing. https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/leather-coral/ #softcoral #aquariumcorals #reefaquarium #coralclub #easycoral #elitereef (at Elite Reef) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoeVViwhXY5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m43aujx0yt3p

Common names: #Ricordia, #mushrooms, #buttonpolyps, #hairymushrooms Difficulty Level: Mushrooms and ricordia are some of the best #beginnercorals. They are easy to care for, come in a huge range of color varieties and grow quickly under most conditions. Feeding: All species have the ability to capture prey, but that ability will vary from species to species. They can also capture nutrients directly from the water, so may prefer a slightly dirtier #aquarium. Lighting (Level 2 to 8): Mushrooms and ricordia can adapt to almost any type of lighting though they are usually happier and have better color under lower light levels. Water flow: They are adaptable to nearly any type of flow. In some cases they will detach from rocks in order to colonize other areas and may be carried around the aquarium when under higher flow. Placement: Mushrooms and ricordia are quick growers which may overtake other corals, so leave some room for growth. General: They can be hard to frag due to the fact that they cannot be glued. Attaching them to small rocks with rubberbands, fishing line, or string usually works best. https://captivecoral.net/portfolio/mushrooms/ #softcoral #elitereef #reef #coralreefs #saltwateraquarium (at Elite Reef) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWfr_MB_Le/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k9njh2hc9mdk