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Old 10/17/2005, 08:59 PM
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Can someone help.

I have been searching for tips on care of Blueberry Gorgonia to no avail.Does anyone have any tips.
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Old 10/17/2005, 09:19 PM
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The biggest thing you need to find out is whether or not that type of gorgonia is or is not photosynthetic.

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Old 10/17/2005, 09:27 PM
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I don't think those are photosynthetic.
I've read they're difficult to keep.
GARF.org has a section on feeding gorgonians

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Old 10/18/2005, 05:24 PM
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Quote:
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I don't think those are photosynthetic.
I've read they're difficult to keep.
GARF.org has a section on feeding gorgonians

kass


I checked out this link,& cant find anything about Blueberry Gorgonia,or feeding tips.Could someone chime in.
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Old 10/18/2005, 05:27 PM
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Here is a pic of what i have.

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Old 10/18/2005, 05:30 PM
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Well with its polyps extended like that during the day I would venture a guess that it was photosynthetic. And if it is it would still benefit with phyto and cyclopeze feedings. See what it does at night, and that is when I would dose anyway.
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Old 10/18/2005, 05:32 PM
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Last nite was the first nite i had it,& when i turned the lights out,the polyps closed,then opened back up,when the moon lights turned on.
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Old 10/18/2005, 06:27 PM
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Expedition, see if Eric Borneman can give you the scientific name of that and the care requirements. http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=683020

I honestly don't think it's a gorgonia at all. It appears to be a Diodogogia, possibly a D. nodulifera. Which, if it is, does not fare well in captivity due to their high demand for frequent feeding. They are not photosynthetic.
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Old 10/18/2005, 06:33 PM
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Here check it out this place has one.

http://www.reefscience.com/web/ultra_corals1.php

Scroll down to see it.
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Old 10/18/2005, 06:40 PM
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Here is a better pic.

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