whats the difference b/w dragon soul favia and prism favia?

[wschang812]

whats the difference b/w dragon soul favia and prism favia? are the both collector corals? what colors should each one be? and what are the prime conditions for them? thanks

 

[kigs]

both the same. but tyree named it dragon soul and atlantis named it prism favia.

they prefer low light.

edit...atl named it crown jewel, not sure who named it prism. irregardless...all same favia.

 

[wschang812]

ohhh ok thanks. do the colors change depending on the intensity of the light? more green or purple with less or more lighting?

 

[kigs]

at least IME, they bleach out fast under a strong light.

 

[wschang812]

are they fast growers? sorry if these are stupid questions. just want to make sure how to take care of my favia properly.

 

[kigs]

nah, not stupid Qs. all favias are pretty fast growers and this one is no exception. hth

 

[wschang812]

btw, do u recommend any specific phyto like DT or phytofeast for the reef tank? and so how often should i be adding the phyto? i heard cyclopleez is also good too? any additional food you recommend for the corals?

 

[kigs]

hmm... i just feed cyclopeez and mysis every once in awhile. not sure if phyto would be necessary unless you have livestock that specifically needs it?

 

[NYReefer]

hey kigs do you spot feed the cyclo or just dump it in the tank? i picked up a DSF at the swap it is a beautiful piece im not sure if the flow is too much for it do they prefer low flow? i have it in a cave because it was kept under t5s and i have a 250w hqi and i have noticed it starting to turn redish inbetween the eyes like ive seen in some pics online..

 

[kigs]

You should probably spot feed to avoid waste...and unnecessary fouling of your water. as for flow, i have it sitting in a low to med. flow.

 

[grknyer]

The more light mine gets the more you don't see the eyes. As far as growth this one for me is my slowest grower. I got mine in July with three eyes and I still haven't seen any growth. :frown:

 

[MO~IDOL]

I have both in my tank both color look difference...I also see some site have 4 difference type of prism favia before named ask prism 1, 2 ,3,4....

 

[pnoyreefer]

I agree only the name is different.. Same coral , different vendor = different name

 

[wschang812]

do u think cyclo-peez, brine shrimp, mark weiss spectra vital, selcon, and DT phytoplankton 3x a week is a sufficient coral food mixture?

 

[Killerdrgn]

yeah you can throw out any mark weiss product.

 

[wschang812]

why do you say that?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

why do you say that?

Because they are garbage.