What defines a happy coral?

[Zeal]

In my eyes a happy coral is a coral that has insane polyp extension at night and vibrant colors.

Many of us have corals that look fine but are they tru

 

[vetteguy53081]

Growth, feeders out occasionally, good color and polyps extended

 

[WestonNanos]

I think an open coral with good polyp extension is happy

and a coral that is growing is thriving.

 

[BanjoBandito]

I judge it from what I call the "puffy coat" philosophy.

 

[BanjoBandito]

SUPER HAPPY CORAL RIGHT THERE. PUFFY SHIRT.

 

[A;exr54]

When its smiling back at me
But seriously - for me its all about how vibrant and healthy it looks, and how well its growing.

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

SUPER HAPPY CORAL RIGHT THERE. PUFFY SHIRT.

 

[Zeal]

I judge it from what I call the "puffy coat" philosophy.

I know exactly what you mean by puffy coat!

 

[outhouse]

 

[mdb_talon]

I judge the corals "happiness" mostly by growth. My happiness I usually judge by growth and color. With my acans for example I have found some of the best colors I can get often/usually do not correspond with the best growth rates.

With other coral like anenomes I find that things like excessively splitting even when small is a sign of unhappiness (or at least stress).

Also not a big believer that polyp extension is necessarily a sign of happiness. Most acros I ever had that had an RTN/STN event had good polyps extension as the flesh around them was blowing away.

 

[Pico bam]

Thats alot of green corals.


Id define it as good polyp extension good color and good growth. I usually have good polyp extension and color but growth is something I'm working on. Doing alot more testing these days.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

In my eyes a happy coral is a coral that has insane polyp extension at night and vibrant colors.

Many of us have corals that look fine but are they tru

Beautiful pieces!