Who has the oldest colony of Blastomussa Welsi?

[john76]

Just wondering how long people have had thier Welsi's captive.

All mine died slowly after having them for around 1-2 years.

I do have two polyps popping out of what I thought was a dead skeleton.

here's some pics of my deceased peices....

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/17227blasto_s.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/17227purple_blasto.JPG

[stevedola]

wow youve kill alot of nice peices.

jk-i know they can be picky corals

[john76]

lol.... thread backfire....

[Dubbin1]

I just recently lost ALL of mine. I think it had something to do with one of my lights exploding but I can't be sure. Anyway they all just withered up and died :(

[stevedola]

they are VERY sensitive. I lost half a colony(merletti) about 1 mth ago that had 100-115 heads...now I have 40-50. Man was I bummed. I dont know why it happen? might have been I forgot to do top off for 2 days but who knows...could have been coupled with many things to **** it off. All I do know is that I did a 15g WC and fed the tank and they died at a slower rate until they stopped...a few still look iffy.

[Underwaterparadise]

I used to have over 12 wellsi colonies but only 2 left. One of them is 4 years and the other almost 2.

[fishfanv]

both my wellsi & merletti colonies are receeding too :( don't know why. i've had both for about 6 mos maybe.

[bobafett]

I have never had a problem with my merletti. They just keep getting bigger.

The welsi is a different story. I can't keep them for more than 6 months and just like the elegance coral I will not buy them anymore.

[fishboyy]

i too have had problelms with wellsi all mine have slowly died off but my merllettis have only gotten bigger:confused:

[JRoweNole]

My merletti has quadrupled in size over the last 4 years and has never receded.