That’s what I’m saying. I have a few tiny polyps that are super small forming on the rock
If thats the case you are fine and I would keep doing what you are doing. But if you are still worried then broadcast fee(soak the meat in reefroids) as it will be very likely to grab a few small pieces without blasting it with a turkey baster making it close back up(since its still adjusting)
You may also have too much light on them, but you also said you see babies, so i doubt it, but possible. Since being NFS, these guys live at lower then average reef depths to where reefs slope off at around 3000 feet. So I don't really think they can be "trained" since they don't care for light.
"Some genera of the species are more comfortable inhabiting great depths of the seas then the lush reef rich aquatic wildlife habitat found in shallow waters, and have been known to colonize deep sea shipwrecks. Because the Dendro Coral do not rely on sunlight, but rather on the availability of nutrients, they can thrive in dark waters.
Be warned that the Dendro Coral could get “too much light” and/or “too much flow”, if it does it will take a defensive stance and closed up. This would make feeding very difficult, in turn would lead to the coral’s death by starvation. These corals will do best when placed under a protrusion of rock or in a relatively deep area. The same applies with too much water flow, the tentacles will stay retracted and the coral will take on a defensive posture. By placing your Dendro Coral in a in a low light and medium flow tank, and providing a consistent feeding regiment you are all but guaranteed a flourishing coral colony."
One of the most elusive and sought after coral is the Australian Dendrophyllia Coral (Dendrophylliidae sp), commonly known as the Dendro Coral. This splendid organism is very sought after by reef enthusiasts throughout the world. The Dendro Coral is considered one of the most popular corals...
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"I have noticed that with the Dendrophyllia there is such a thing as “too much light” and “too much flow”. If the coral is getting too much light you will notice they stay closed up. This will make feeding difficult and will in turn lead to the death of the coral. These corals will do best when placed under a ledge of rock or near the bottom. Low light is not a worry when it comes to these corals. The same applies with too much water flow, the tentacles will stay retracted. Place the corals in low light and medium flow and it will flourish. "
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