Below are some ways that you can speed up the process;. Whilst the majority of fish can adjust to different levels of pH, corals need a higher level to grow at a normal rate. By having increased exposure to light, or an increased light brightness, the corals themselves will create a higher level of pH condition between the skeleton and the tissues, deposited by the calcium and carbonate in the water.
Whilst the ocean used to have an average pH level of 8. The ideal pH level in an aquarium can safely fluctuate between 7. This method could speed up coral growth by 50 times the rate that it grows in nature. The natural growth process for corals is to expand in colonies, however, experts have found that when they break apart each individual polyp and place them back into the water in spaced out areas it dramatically speeds up the growing process.
Once corals are in their single form, they will grow much faster and form together again to make larger coral reefs that reach over extended areas. Repeating this process of separating and fusing over and over will keep the coral in all-out-growth mode. The most common time for corals to feed is during the evening in decreased light exposures. Feeding at this time will offer the best results. Start by feeding the coral once or twice a week and see how it responds.
In most takes they can get by with just the microorganisms in the water. When fed directly, corals will have much more nutrients and will expand to try and catch more food.
Eventually this will lead to the coral splitting, expanding or whatever it specifically does to grow. Likewise if the coral cannot get enough food it will shrink and retract its membrane.
Spot feeding small foods, such as thawed mysis shrimp or live brine shrimp is a common method of feeding, but some corals are better hunters than others. You may need to adjust your methods. If you have plenty of scavenging shrimp or larger copepods they will steal food straight from corals mouths. Without any predators to hunt these shrimp or pods, corals can be constantly picked clean until they wither away.
Try to keep your shrimp at bay while the coral eat, or even banish them to the sump or refugium for awhile. Many owners will have wrasse in their aquariums to protect corals, with the six line wrasse being the most common and a flame wrasse suiting more peaceful aquariums with pod problems. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
Look for cabbage leathers in a green or classic pink, and finger leather in a range of colors. Mushrooms like Ricordea, Rhodactis, and Discosoma are easy to keep and will live in just about any light or flow conditions.
If you are keeping an aquarium and your mushroom are dying, something is very wrong with your tank. In general Discosoma mushrooms are the fastest growing and most affordable shrooms. They have a thinner smooth disk, with less beading or vesicles found in record-breaking rhodactis specimens or shrooms with mind-bending colors.
If you are looking for fast growing mushrooms look for rocks that are already covered. Ask your local fish store which mushrooms grow out of control! Place them on a large rock in your tank that is easy to remove if the shrooms situation gets out of hand. Mushroom coral will also respond well to feeding, just be careful not to overfeed your corals as this could cause a spike in unwanted nutrients.
Once your rock of mushrooms is growing you can treat yourself to a slower growing, colorful fancy shroom. Polyp type corals like Zoanthids, green star polyps, clove polyps, and pulsing Xenia, can add movement, and can quickly cover barren rocks. Besides traditional green-leaved coral bells, new varieties have leaves in shades of purple, rose, lime green, gold, and more. Coral bells are best planted in late fall or early spring and will grow at a moderate pace, making them a great option for woodlands , rock gardens , containers, borders, and ground covers.
Coral bells make wonderful edging plants and put on a show when planted in groups. Caring for coral bells plants is pretty straight forward, and you likely won't need to amend anything or prep in any serious way for their arrival in your garden. They like moderate moisture and will do well in partial shade, which is good news if you have a landscape filled with large shade trees.
Coral bells do best in partial shade , especially in hotter climates. Their color can become washed out if they're kept in full sun, and too much light can cause their leaves to scorch. Keep in mind, coral bells planted in damp shade can be prone to fungal diseases—if your plants start having problems, it's best to move them to a drier site. Coral bells prefer a humus-rich soil with a neutral to slightly acidic soil pH , somewhere between 6.
Good drainage is a must, especially in shaded areas, as sitting in the damp soil will cause the crown of the plant to rot. This plant has medium water needs and likes consistently moist soil. Established plants will tolerate some drought, but an inch of water per week is the best way to keep them happy.
If you grow your coral bells in full sun, plan to give them extra water—their shallow roots will need extra moisture during hot, sunny days. Most coral bells are hardy in USDA hardiness zones four through eight, although exact hardiness does depend on the variety you're growing.
In cold areas, coral bells crowns can heave above the soil line in the winter. Feed coral bells in the spring with a half-inch layer of compost or a light amount of slow-release fertilizer.
This plant has light feeding needs; you should avoid heavy applications of quick-release fertilizers, as this will inhibit flowering.
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