Colt Coral

How to Care for Colt Coral written by Dave Burr Colt Coral are fast growing and easy to keep in the home aquarium. They are easily distinguished from Leather Corals by their slimy texture which is similar to a wet bar of soap. They will sway back and forth in the currents beautifully as they filter food from the water. Rinse: This coral will slime during shipping. Make sure to rinse it off in saltwater before placing it in your display aquarium. Placement: Mount the the Colt Coral on an exposed rock in the bottom two-thirds of the aquarium. Leave several inches around the Colt Coral as it can sting and harm other corals it touches, especially Leather Corals Feeding: Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within them supply most of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis, they do require supplemental feedings of phytoplankton and marine snow. Lighting & Flow Requirements: The Colt Coral requires moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 15