Gabe Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Does anyone have any experience with Gorgonians? Which to avoid, which are more stable? I am looking to trade or sell a large green sinulara, and think a nice gorgonian would fill that spot nicely. Thanks in advance, Gabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpd4308 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I have kept several different gorgs and never thought they were as high maintenance as people say. Just keep them under decent flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberduck9 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 +1 decent flow, also they will need to be fead some phyto and/or oyster feed as they do not have zooxanthellae and are strickly filter feaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunMonahan Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 they do not have zooxanthellae and are strickly filter feaders. Not true. There are a few gorgs from both the Pacific, Indian Ocean and Atlantic that are photosynthetic (have zooxanthellae). They will also capture small plankton and other food stuff as mentioned, but it IS NOT necessary for their success. I keep this Caribbean species: Gorgonia ventalina Look for these species: Rumphella sp. Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae Gorgonia ventalina and... Briarium, mostly known as an encrusting "star polyp" which is actually a gorgonian. There are many more, but these are sometimes available in the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberduck9 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 huh. Very nice. I was under the impression that they all were just filter feeders. Thanks for the heads up Shaun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks guys. Still doing some research. I have always thought they were beautiful. Thanks Shaun, the one you pictured is kind of what I have been thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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