What Types of Corals

[kiLLscaLLion]

Hi, I recently purchased a bunch of different corals on a single rock from Manhattan Aquariums, and was hoping someone could identify them for me so I can do some more research.

Also, what should I be feeding them?

Thanks in advance.

 

[dubs]

i see 4or5 different shrooms / a finger leather/ yellow bottom polys and some sort zoas ur tank seems like it still cycling tho i see a algy bloom and none of those coral need feeding good water and light is all they need

 

[kiLLscaLLion]

I've had this tank for a good four months now and have never been able to get rid of the algae.

 

[dubs]

what are ur pars 4 months that algy should have clear up

 

[jdnumis]

Photosynthesis is the way to go.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Finger leather will need more light.

 

[Staaan]

First off..

Are you using RO/DI (Reverse Osmosis & Deionized Water)?

Second..

What are you water parameters

Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate levels?

pH

Phosphate (good indicator for why you have an algae problem)

 

[kiLLscaLLion]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

I've been buying RO/DI water straight from Manhattan Aquariums so I think I'm okay there.

My ammonia and nitrites are both zero. My pH is about 8.3. My phosphates are at 0.045 mg / L. The only thing I haven't been able to measure is nitrates recently as I threw out the Red Sea test kit and am waiting for the API test kit. Not sure why I have an algae problem still, especially on the sand (it's covered with brown algae).

Quick question about the finger leather...it's closing up and looks a little brown. Any idea what the problem might be? The finger leather is pretty close to the light source...

Other suggestions for starting out corals that look cool would also be greatly appreciated.