Need some advice on keeping coral

[tsdpurdue]

A friend that was tearing down his tank gave me this and I know they tend to be difficult to keep, but I think I am ready for the challenge. Just wondering what advice or if any of you have had success keeping these alive.

Should I target feed?? Saw online some say yes others say not needed If so what should I feed
Some stay they need to be on sand-bed, others say keep them high (closer to the light) Is that true?


My setup is a 20 gallon with T5's 96 watts. My only other corals are a leather toadstool, some zoas, and a hammer coral

 

[allenwang]

They needn't to be on sand-bed, you can just put them at the bottom of the tank.
you'd better keep your light on 8 hours/day, and the temperature of you tank is 22-25 Degrees Celsius is better for your coral. By the way , you should add some traceelement in your tank, it is better for your coral too.

 

[greech]

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/10/aafeature2#section-5

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/12/inverts

Long reads but probably the best info you'll find on identifying the species and appropriate care. Pretty coral. Good luck!

 

[tsdpurdue]

Thanks for the articles. I really love this coral and I hope I will be able to keep it healthy and thriving in my aquarium.