Stylophora Coral and Frogspawn corals

[lilkiwi930]

Good morning,
I have a few questions in regards to Stylophora Coral and Frogspawn corals.

I have had my frogspawn for 3-4 months now. I was doing some research about this coral and see that it likes moderate to heavy lighting and as well moderate water flow. I use to have it on the ground when I first had it because I had to buy glue to glue it where I thought it was best to keep it where is gets the moderate to heavy lighting as well as the moderate flow. It was open and happy no the floor bed. But I moved it up with it will get heavy lighting as well as moderate flow. Since then it is not fully open like it use to as well it does not extend its arms out like before either. Out of curiosity where do you put you frogspawn in the tank? I am debating on putting back on the floor again.

As for the Stylophora I just need tips. I had one in the past and it did not do very well. That was when I first started this hobby. So I ended up getting another one this past weekend. So far it still looks happy. I read it needs moderate to high lighting and a strong flow. I put them on top of my highest rock in the middle of my tank where it will get high lighting as well it is in a location where it has a strong flow. I was wondering if anybody can give me a few pointers or tips on how to keep them happy and thriving. I really want this to work because it is a beautiful coral. M

My water parameters are good because the nitrate because I had a fish that past away unexpectedly. But any tips would be great. Sorry if this is a dumb thing to ask.

 

[ReeferWarrant]

I would say that people write those recommendations on what they experience, but it's ultimately up to what your corals do and how they react. Probably best returning it to where it was, mine are at the sand bed and extended as well. Not sure on your Stylophora though.

 

[nereefpat]

Where to place certain corals in terms of lighting will depend on what lighting you have and the tank's dimensions.

"Parameters are good" doesn't tell us much. If you have stony corals, you should be tracking: salinity, temp, alkalinity, calcium, nitrates, and sometimes magnesium and phosphate.

 

[CindyKz]

location and flow vary by individual tank, so it's hard to say where in your tank the frogspawn should be placed.

How long has it been in the current location? If it isn't fully extended it isn't "happy" but if it is partially extended I would give it a few days to a week to adjust to the lighting and flow in the new location.

If it retracts completely, loses tentacles etc then move it back down.

 

[najer]

Sorry if this is a dumb thing to ask.

The only dumb question is one that doesn't get asked.
Pics would help, how long was it on the sand before you moved it?
I would also pop it back on the sand until we figure this out!

 

[lilkiwi930]

The only dumb question is one that doesn't get asked.
Pics would help, how long was it on the sand before you moved it?
I would also pop it back on the sand until we figure this out!

The Frogspawn has been on the sand since I got it maybe 3-4 months. I just moved it on Sunday. So its been 3 days on the rock. I did see a tentacle flout around yesterday but very tiny piece. I believe I am going to put in down on the sand again once I get home today.

 

[lilkiwi930]

Pics would help,

I will post pictures once I get home from work.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I find hammer and other euphelia do best toward bottom and stylo best at upper half
Under moderate water flow and light at salinity range if 1.024-1.026
Here are a couple of mine:

 

[CindyKz]

The Frogspawn has been on the sand since I got it maybe 3-4 months. I just moved it on Sunday. So its been 3 days on the rock. I did see a tentacle flout around yesterday but very tiny piece. I believe I am going to put in down on the sand again once I get home today.

If you are seeing tentacle "pieces" that's what I would do as well. If it was happy on the bottom no harm in leaving it there!

 

[spiraling]

Sudden change in lighting or flow can be stressful for the coral. My frogspan like moderate flow and will retract when the flow goes high.

The stylo likes light, but depending on what you have the light at the top might be too bright. LEDs can fry a coral when our eyes don't notice a difference in brightness. If you just got it then a standard recommendation is to put it down low, then move it up a bit every week or two so it can acclimate to the lighting.

You will want to measure Alk and Ca. I made the mistake as a beginner to get a bunch of corals, they were doing great, then they started to die. I found out later how to dose correctly.

 

[najer]

If you are seeing tentacle "pieces" that's what I would do as well. If it was happy on the bottom no harm in leaving it there!

This, polyps letting go is a stress reaction.

 

[lilkiwi930]

Here is a picture of my frogspawn and a video of it. What do you guys think? Does it look stressed?

 

[nereefpat]

Does it look stressed?

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I'd say it looks quite happy. Careful with that chocolate chip starfish. That is not a reef safe star.

 

[lilkiwi930]

I'd say it looks quite happy. Careful with that chocolate chip starfish. That is not a reef safe star.

I've been keeping an eye on the starfishm had it for some months now and haven't touched any of my corals. But thanks for the heads up.

 

[terraincognita]

IME Frogspawn are super low maintenance. Frogspawn, Torch's, and Hammers really for that matter.

They definitely like enough flow to keep their polyps moving, but nothing crazy at all, to much movement will cause tissue damage and rip off parts of their polyps :X.

My stylo's I've never BLASTED with flow, but I've always kept well lit. They seem to respond more to light than flow for me.

But always keep SPS flow good.

 

[ReeferWarrant]

Looks good to me!

Also, dumb questions are what this forum is for! Not all of us are experts but we all have our own experiences to help others on their way.

 

[lilkiwi930]

wanted to give an update...
My frogspawn is doing much better on the ground.

 

[lilkiwi930]

But wondering why my cat paws are looking crusty.. does anybody know why??

 

[lilkiwi930]

Bump

 

[nereefpat]

Looks to be dying from the bottom up. Sorry