I just wanted to share this video from Jim Stime of LA Fishguys. Jim visits with Dan and Tina of Wet Thumb Frags coral farm and gives us a quick tour of their facility. Dan shares with us some of his basic techniques and tools they use to frag their corals. This is part […]
This video from Scott (smorell82689) shows you some of the different techniques used to mount coral frags. Take note that latex gloves are being used to protect him and the coral frags.
Here is a video that I wanted to share with everyone from Steve (tekknoschtev). It is a little older but he shows you the basics of how to frag a colony of green star polyps. If you’re new to coral propagation this video will show you how easy it is to get into […]
Scientific Name Pachyclavularia violacea
Care Level Easy
Disposition Can easily overtake other corals
Minimum Tank Size Nano reef
Mature Size Mat encrusting
Placement in tank All Levels
Lighting Favors blue end spectrums
Propagation Difficulty Easy
Origin:
Star Polyps are commonly found on fore-reef slopes and lagoons that provide a slower water flow.
Color Variety:
Many have a purplish mat with brown to greenish polyps.
Care Level:
Fairly […]
As a New England early morning storm passed by Thursday. It left us without electricity for two hours.
During this time all I could think about is will my aquarium make it through this one? After checking my aquarium for the sixth time making sure my check valves and battery backup were working properly. I […]