sea fan maybe?

[beeguiles]

I was thinking of getting a gorgonian of some kind. Any suggestions on what kind would be good for me? Preferably as easy to care for one if there is such. I love the branching look. Gives it kind of a different look to a reef tank. I want a lot of diversity in my aquarium.

 

[BL1]

There definitely aren't any "easy" gorgs, here's what LA has listed as moderate

Sea Fans: Sea Fan Corals

 

[Bifferwine]

I have a red sea fan in my tank. It hasn't required any special care. It seems easier than most of them, although I was worried about it at first. Check out Tampa Bay Saltwater -- they sell a variety of gorgonians, and they seem to be pretty hardy. The candelabra gorgonian is probably the easiest of the ones they sell. They sell an amazing looking purple gorgonian, but I didn't have success keeping that one alive for more than a couple months.

 

[Wes888]

They look really nice! Do you feed them plankton everyday?

 

[Bifferwine]

No, I never fed mine anything. I think there's enough stuff in my system without me adding to it.

 

[beeguiles]

I saw a purple candlebra one online that I liked. Very pretty.

 

[Smitty]

I have a purple sea whip...I don't do anything special for it, and it's thriving better than I expected. :)

 

[AmberSunrise]

I got my cadelabra gorgonian from tampa bay saltwater and its doing great. I turn off my pumps and skimmer for about an hour just leaving the blowers on and feed 1/4 tsb of liquid plankton once a week. Its sitting in direct line of the blower so it loves it.



And this is my deep sea gorgonia I just got it last weekend.

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

I have a blueberry goni that's been doing very well with little care.

 

[beeguiles]

Those are beautiful amber! Do they need high lighting? Bc remember I have the marineland LED light.

 

[little_fish]

The deep water ones arent photosynthetic, and ones that are dont require super bright lights. I think one would do fine in your tank.

 

[beeguiles]

Well im not sure. I think I could get either or bc I already have to feed my flame scallop everyday so the gorgonian would get fed also but I would kinda like one that is photosynthetic so I don't have to worry about it getting enough food. More research for me! Lol just gotta find a certain one that I want. I like the bright purple ones.

 

[Wes888]

I got my cadelabra gorgonian from tampa bay saltwater and its doing great. I turn off my pumps and skimmer for about an hour just leaving the blowers on and feed 1/4 tsb of liquid plankton once a week. Its sitting in direct line of the blower so it loves it.

What are those bright red thing in the background? Very bright!

 

[AmberSunrise]

Those are beautiful amber! Do they need high lighting? Bc remember I have the marineland LED light.

No the red and white one doesnt light high lights which is why I got it.

 

[AmberSunrise]

What are those bright red thing in the background? Very bright!

ball sponges :D

 

[Wes888]

They don't look like balls. :D Somehow I imagine they are like a ball. lol

 

[little_fish]

Generally, the more colorful gorgs are the non-photosynthetic ones

 

[beeguiles]

Maybe I can find a happy medium. Somewhat colorful and still photosynthetic.

 

[beeguiles]

Maybe I can find a happy medium. Somewhat colorful and still photosynthetic. Whether its photosynthetic or not I feed my tank microvert everyday for the flame scallop so I'm sure a non photosynthetic would get plenty of food also.

 

[jr7168]

I'm also trying to pick some gorgonians up in the next month or so. i was looking at the purple whip or brush, red sea fan, maybe a blue berry. i have read numerous views haha and i best assume the easiest answer is to pick a photosynthetic one thats hardy and go nike on it!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST DO IT!