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  1. bherbst

    bherbst Astrea Snail

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    I have a green coral that I have had for 3 months (not sure what it is called), it hasnt opened in a week. I am wondering why, too much flow, not enough, etc. This is a new occurance, it has been doing great up in till a week ago. All of the other coral are doing great. Any suggestions would be great!

    Temp: 78
    PH 8.3
    Sal 1.025
    Calc 450
    Mag:800 (working on getting it higher)
    Am 0
    Nitrite 0
    Nitrate 0
    Phos 0
    Alk: 9

    One picture shows placement with coral open, the other shows the coral close-up and closed.
     

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  2. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Corals will close up for nearly any reason imaginable; water quality issues, too much/little flow, a crab picking at it, too much/little sunlight....
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    It could be so many different possibilities.
    What's your SG?
    Maybe consider relocation of this coral in your aquarium.

    Chances are if you don't know what it called, you probably don't know how to properly care for it.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The coral looks like it is from the favia family. Keep track of it, if it starts deteriorating then start worrying.
     
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