Anthelia polyps

[Siberman]

I believe they're the "waving hand" variety. Any tips. I understand that they don't ship well and may take some time to recover. I originally placed them low with minimum water movement (20 high with 130 watts of PC) and they just laid there. I moved them to about 8" from the lights with a medium flow and the location gets hit by a mini-pump about every 5 minutes.

They appear to be getting shorter and more full-looking. Am I doing ok with 'em?

[dobejazz]

sounds like they are doing well
a pic would be great though

[ckusnierek]

VERY HARDY!!!
Mine just survived a 1.015 SG drop for 24 hours . there all over the glass and growing like crazy I've had mine under MH and under PC high flow and low flow.

[tims]

this type of CLove( Clavularia) polyp as you know is a very hardy one. it can take just about any type of flow ( not directly on them) and most lighting.
the "bulking" up you see is usually a good sign. ..
but... you say there is also a Anthelia Spp ..
the only real different between the two is the A.spp lowers itself and cannot close it self like the Clavularia.

[Siberman]

Found the rock on the bottom of the tank this morning with one polyp left on. He does look fat and happy, though. I have no idea where the other 5 went so I've turned the skimmer up.

*sigh*

[dobejazz]

don't ya just love this hobby. I redid my 5.5 and a ric I've had for ever detached and is now MIA

[redvipe2010]

I had about a 8" rock of Anthelia, it was beautiful, Then I introduced a yellow tang! He ate every bit of it.

[Siberman]

I got y'all beat.

This past July I decided to move my 20 high reef (wall-to-wall polyps and shrooms). While doing so I lifted a large base rock out of the sand bed.

Ever see 10 years' worth of growth dissolve before your eyes?

[Loverotties]

Ouch!