Dendronephthya & Scleronephthya aquaculture

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

Jomama said:
The larger one is big and really nice.

I’ve noticed with mine, they prefer meaty foods. Clams seem to be one of the best. And I get crazy PE on one colony. The tentacles must stick out nearly 2”.

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

ScottR said:
I’ve noticed with mine, they prefer meaty foods. Clams seem to be one of the best. And I get crazy PE on one colony. The tentacles must stick out nearly 2”.

Tentacles are looong. On my dendrophyllia not so long.

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

Jomama said:
Tentacles are looong. On my dendrophyllia not so long.

Different types have different lengths. I have the same kind as you, that massive one. Its tentacles don’t stretch out as far. The more yellow one I have is a slightly different type. It’s got crazy extension.

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

Which makes me wonder, how many different types of dendrophyllia are there? Not much info on the net as I recall.

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

ScottR said:
Different types have different lengths. I have the same kind as you, that massive one. Its tentacles don’t stretch out as far. The more yellow one I have is a slightly different type. It’s got crazy extension.

WOW!!!

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

ScottR said:
Which makes me wonder, how many different types of dendrophyllia are there? Not much info on the net as I recall.

the Balanophyllia look like dendrophillia. I've never seen a balanophyllia in person

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

Jomama said:
the Balanophyllia look like dendrophillia. I've never seen a balanophyllia in person

Those are similar but slightly different. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen them either.

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

This one has a totally different face. Tentacles are shorter and the mouth is very different.

These are more yellow, longer tentacles and a completely different mouth. This one catches food easier but I’ve had this one for awhile now. The other one is still new.

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

ScottR said:
This one has a totally different face. Tentacles are shorter and the mouth is very different.

These are more yellow, longer tentacles and a completely different mouth. This one catches food easier but I’ve had this one for awhile now. The other one is still new.

Mine similar to former ones

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

Jomama said:
Mine similar to former ones

Exactly! They have slightly different behavior to the latter ones.

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

I text Brian at Emark. My 18 dendronephthya colonies in 2 weeks. Wait and see.

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

Jomama said:
I text Brian at Emark. My 18 dendronephthya colonies in 2 weeks. Wait and see.

I’m in awe. Those are beautiful. The blues on that first one, such a rare color in corals.

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

ScottR said:
I’m in awe. Those are beautiful. The blues on that first one, such a rare color in corals.

Over a year ago, I saw one at a LRS. wish I would of bought. Bummer

ScottR · Aug 9, 2019

Jomama said:
Over a year ago, I saw one at a LRS. wish I would of bought. Bummer

I can’t tell you how many times I regretted not buying something. Also how many times I regretted buying something.

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

I regret more not buying

Dr. Dendrostein · Aug 9, 2019

ScottR said:
I’m in awe. Those are beautiful. The blues on that first one, such a rare color in corals.

When I started again with dendronephthya colonies(10/2017), till recently, one issue I had was over feeding. Finally mastered it. But when they're feed they close up, that tells me possibly dosing pumps came on. Tells me still a little more food still being dispensed. But they open up again.