dieing coral

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by zzzzzzzzpr, Dec 13, 2011.

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  1. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    here is a couple of pics of this coral.its white on 1 side and like an orange on the other side.

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    is this coral on its way out?
     
    zzzzzzzzpr, Dec 13, 2011
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  2. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    it looks like its bleaching you may want to move it down.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Also, how did you acquire the frag, how did you acclimate, and how long has it been in your tank? What are your parameters? Include temp, phosphate and nitrate.
     
    Mr. Bill, Dec 13, 2011
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Add in what your flow is also.
     
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  5. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i got the frag through the mail. and i drip acclimated for and hour. perms are good except the alk thats way down. temp is around 82. its been in my tank a few days. and i had flow on him. i got 3 other at the same time and they are doing great. up high, strong flow and lighting.
     
    zzzzzzzzpr, Dec 13, 2011
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