Acro ??

LongShot · 10-13-2003, 06:40 PM

I've slowly begun hosting some SPS. Started with a montipora frag from a friend, and it's doing well, showing obvious growth. Then I tried a hydnophora, which has colored up to a bright green and also appears to be putting on some growth.

Flushed with those "successes", Saturday I brought home a 3" acropora frag. The owner of the LFS where I got it was uncertian as to it's exact ID, but he thought it is a millepora. In any case, it's a baby blue color with purple tips. I have it situated about 14" from a 175W 10,000K Ushio about 6" below the water surface, and it's getting what I'd call moderate water movement. Although it appears "happy", I have yet to see any of the polyps extend any tentacles. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?

Regards,
Bert

Demogarr · 10-13-2003, 07:52 PM

It may take a few days to get used to your tank before showing its polyps. It may be extending them at night, check with a flashlight to see. I wouldn't worry yet.

Casey · 10-13-2003, 09:04 PM

To soon to tell give it more time

Geoff · 10-13-2003, 09:46 PM

check at nigh. i have several that only extend at night. i also have one that never extends yet still grows and has good colour.

G~

SawCJack00 · 10-14-2003, 08:03 AM

Yep, I'd check it at night. It should be putting out polyps when it's dark. It may just take some time to settle in.

SawCJack00 · 10-14-2003, 08:03 AM

It sounds beautiful do you have a pic?

LongShot · 10-14-2003, 10:01 AM

It is a pretty piece indeed, but I haven't figured out how to get my digital camera to do macro focusing yet. I've got 2 shots, but both are hopelessly out of focus. Guess I'll have to resort to actually reading the instructions

Meantime, no extention yet, even at night, but I'll just be patient....

Regards,
Bert