pbnj Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have two Pearl Bubbles, a pink and a green. I've had the pink one for over 3 years (purchased it at the DEC08 RCA Holiday Sale). I've kept it all over the tank, but I find it does best in low flow. It doesn't need a lot of light either. I probably haven't target-fed it in over 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have been having a heck of a time keeping bubble corals over the past year. I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. The placement seems fine. The tissue just keeps retracting and eventually it complete dies. I just got a new lighting fixture to provide more lighting. I just do not want to invest in another piece if it is going to die again. Has anyone had luck keeping a bubble coral long term? If so, what is your secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 +1 These are 2nd gen about 10 years old. 2' under 3 T5s, they are never target fed and minimal water flow. (And yes the clowns host them as well as the BTAs in the tank.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hmm, maybe I just don't have luck with them. It sucks because I really love bubble corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannerfish Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I wouldn't buy one unless they're fully open, and don't have tissue or rib damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troypt Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have had one for 5 years. I bought it with 3 bubbles left that were bleached white. It has grown to be almost volleyball sized and a beautiful green. It is in a low flow and lower light (50-90 par) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hmm, maybe I just don't have luck with them. It sucks because I really love bubble corals. This is a constant thorn in my side too. Do exact same maintenance, methodology and lights but one coral does well in one tank and not the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hmm, maybe I just don't have luck with them. It sucks because I really love bubble corals. What kind of flow and where in your tank have you tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I usually have them in the back of the tank, about half way up in the height of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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