Brown Diatom Algae Control
March 30, 2010 – 5:48 am | No Comment

What are Brown distom algae? Why do they grow in our aquarium and how to get rid of them. In this post you will find valuable information about this algae and how to control them.

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button polyps – Zoanthus
March 28, 2009 – 6:19 am | No Comment
button polyps – Zoanthus

Common species: Z. coppingere, Z. danae, Z. mantoni, Z. pacificus, Z. pulchellus, Z. solanderi, Z. victnamensis and many others
Common Names: Sea mat, button polyps
Lighting: Bright light
Aggressiveness: semi-aggressive
Current: see texte bellow
Hardiness: Easy
Color: Brightly colored (or at …

Lace coral – Distichopora Coral
March 28, 2009 – 6:06 am | No Comment
Lace coral – Distichopora Coral

Common species: D. anceps, D. coccinea, D. gracilis, D. irregularis, D. nitida, D. violacea
Common Names: Lace coral, ember coral
Lighting: Has low lighting needs.This coral is non-photosynthetic. They should be kept in dimply lit spots or …

Fire Coral – Millepora Coral
March 28, 2009 – 5:59 am | No Comment
Fire Coral – Millepora Coral

Common species: M. alcicornis, M. complanata, M. dichotoma, M. exaesa, M. murrayi, M. nitida, M. platyphyllia, M. squarrosa, M. tenella, and others.
Common Names: Branching Fire Coral, Finger Coral, Ginger Coral
Lighting: intense light
Aggressiveness: May grow faster …

Lace or Fire coral – Stylaster Coral
March 28, 2009 – 5:43 am | No Comment
Lace or Fire coral – Stylaster Coral

Common species: S. elegans, S. roseus, S. sanguineus and many others
Common Names: Lace Corals, Fire corals
Lighting: Dimly lit condition needed.
Aggressiveness: Coming soon
Current: Medium to strong
Hardiness: Difficult. Poor record of survival in aquarium.
Color: Pink with white …

mushroom corals – Actinodiscus or Discosoma
March 28, 2009 – 5:37 am | No Comment
mushroom corals – Actinodiscus or Discosoma

Common species: Unknown number of true species.
Common Names: Mushrooms, mushroom corals, mushroom anemones, disc anemones.
Lighting: medium to strong light. Medium would be best. Will bleach under direct strong light.
Aggressiveness: Semi-aggressive
Current: Moderate to high. Not directed …