Question on bubble coral

[Andres23]

Hi everyone, like title says I been having this bubble coral for around 3 months now and it's been doing great so far, had a little issue with flow being to strong but got that fixed. Question is lately it's been like slightly open from the right side that you can see its mouth I believe is this normal and should I be worried? Haven't changed the flow or light conditions in a while, and I do weekly water changes, any ideas?

 

[Tahoe61]

Looks like a healthy coral to me, nice specimen.

 

[Desmond]

I would not worry looks very healthy to me and pumping well. Unless you see ripped areas I would not worry.

 

[thenissantech]

I've had mine for five years and it's the size of a basket ball. Yours looks perfectly healthy.

 

[Andres23]

I'm at work just thinking about it, that's a relief thanks to all for the honest replies, I joined the correct forum

 

[Desmond]

This is my branching bubble coral. Have it about 4 months. It has 2 heads when I got it and has 4 own and a 5th coming. As long as they are pumping they are good. You can also target feed from time to time

 

[Chrisfish]

Very nice, love mine.

 

[Andres23]

@Desmond amazing, lovely bubble! Yea I feed it regularly at night when the tentacles come out, but almost every night they come out.. Is it possible to overfeed? @Chrisfish sweet!! That's the color mine are right now and hopefully I can soon get that coat of green algae on its surface bubbles

 

[Desmond]

@Desmond amazing, lovely bubble! Yea I feed it regularly at night when the tentacles come out, but almost every night they come out.. Is it possible to overfeed? @Chrisfish sweet!! That's the color mine are right now and hopefully I can soon get that coat of green algae on its surface bubbles

That is a green bubble coral you are thinking of. I don't think the colours will change. Nice looking coral you have. They will only eat what they want. Mine just grabs when I feed the tank. Also use some aqua forest coral additives

 

[Andres23]

@Desmond My local fish store here in Arizona said it will change ): but ok i will look into the Aqua Forest additives, thanks for the tip

 

[michellejy]

How pretty. Do they have to be on the sand?

 

[Desmond]

@Desmond My local fish store here in Arizona said it will change ): but ok i will look into the Aqua Forest additives, thanks for the tip

Is it pink now ? I had a green one before until I knocked it over and damaged it. Maybe someone else could confirm if it will change. On my thread I have listed additives I use

 

[Andres23]

@michellejy yes I know!! Yes I've read before I got this bubble and one of its recommendations I believe is you bury most of its skeleton in sand and be carful of anything or anyone that can puncture the bubble very delicate, but once established its hardy.

 

[Andres23]

Is it pink now ? I had a green one before until I knocked it over and damaged it. Maybe someone else could confirm if it will change. On my thread I have listed additives I use

Yes it's pink, the lighting makes it look different color. Ouch I can just picture that, I'm super super extra careful when cleaning even though I don't have lots of rock. I'll take a picture in the morning. Ok I'll check them out!

 

[Desmond]

Yes it's pink, the lighting makes it look different color. Ouch I can just picture that, I'm super super extra careful when cleaning even though I don't have lots of rock. I'll take a picture in the morning. Ok I'll check them out!

Yep I was devasted as it had doubled in size .

 

[Desmond]

 

[erinmegan85]

I had a bubble coral. It was doing awesome until it tore itself open. All these awesome pictures are making me think maybe I should try again and get another one!

 

[Andres23]

I had a bubble coral. It was doing awesome until it tore itself open. All these awesome pictures are making me think maybe I should try again and get another one!

Tore up how does that even happen?? ): sorry for your loss, we learn from our mistakes always another chance

 

[Desmond]

I had a bubble coral. It was doing awesome until it tore itself open. All these awesome pictures are making me think maybe I should try again and get another one!

Too much flow or sharp rocks with too much flow can cause this. Unfortunately it can also just happen. I have found mine do best in medium light and low flow areas. Would not be without one in my tank

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

Looks healthy to me. You can see the mouth on mine as well. Beautiful guy you got there