Dendronephthya & Scleronephthya aquaculture

[ScottR]

The larger one is big and really nice.

I’ve noticed with mine, they prefer meaty foods. Clams seem to be one of the best. And I get crazy PE on one colony. The tentacles must stick out nearly 2”.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I’ve noticed with mine, they prefer meaty foods. Clams seem to be one of the best. And I get crazy PE on one colony. The tentacles must stick out nearly 2”.

Tentacles are looong. On my dendrophyllia not so long.

 

[ScottR]

Tentacles are looong. On my dendrophyllia not so long.

Different types have different lengths. I have the same kind as you, that massive one. Its tentacles don’t stretch out as far. The more yellow one I have is a slightly different type. It’s got crazy extension.

 

[ScottR]

Which makes me wonder, how many different types of dendrophyllia are there? Not much info on the net as I recall.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Different types have different lengths. I have the same kind as you, that massive one. Its tentacles don’t stretch out as far. The more yellow one I have is a slightly different type. It’s got crazy extension.

WOW!!!

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Which makes me wonder, how many different types of dendrophyllia are there? Not much info on the net as I recall.

the Balanophyllia look like dendrophillia. I've never seen a balanophyllia in person

 

[ScottR]

the Balanophyllia look like dendrophillia. I've never seen a balanophyllia in person

Those are similar but slightly different. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen them either.

 

[ScottR]

This one has a totally different face. Tentacles are shorter and the mouth is very different.

These are more yellow, longer tentacles and a completely different mouth. This one catches food easier but I’ve had this one for awhile now. The other one is still new.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

This one has a totally different face. Tentacles are shorter and the mouth is very different.

These are more yellow, longer tentacles and a completely different mouth. This one catches food easier but I’ve had this one for awhile now. The other one is still new.

Mine similar to former ones

 

[ScottR]

Mine similar to former ones

Exactly! They have slightly different behavior to the latter ones.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I text Brian at Emark. My 18 dendronephthya colonies in 2 weeks. Wait and see.

 

[ScottR]

I text Brian at Emark. My 18 dendronephthya colonies in 2 weeks. Wait and see.

I’m in awe. Those are beautiful. The blues on that first one, such a rare color in corals.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I’m in awe. Those are beautiful. The blues on that first one, such a rare color in corals.

Over a year ago, I saw one at a LRS. wish I would of bought. Bummer

 

[ScottR]

Over a year ago, I saw one at a LRS. wish I would of bought. Bummer

I can’t tell you how many times I regretted not buying something. Also how many times I regretted buying something.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I regret more not buying

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

I’m in awe. Those are beautiful. The blues on that first one, such a rare color in corals.

When I started again with dendronephthya colonies(10/2017), till recently, one issue I had was over feeding. Finally mastered it. But when they're feed they close up, that tells me possibly dosing pumps came on. Tells me still a little more food still being dispensed. But they open up again.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Just got text for some of these.

 

[ScottR]

Just got text for some of these.

I bet you those came from my end... not joking. I know one guy that exports them, by the hundreds if not thousands.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I text Brian at Emark. My 18 dendronephthya colonies in 2 weeks. Wait and see.

Wowie Zowie!

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Here's my favorite child, from my children of the sea
All polyps open
Taken just now