All zoas turn ugly brown color ??

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Seems like they all turn brown no matter where they are in the tank

    Is there a reason for this?

    Water params are pristine andtgey are under 4 54watt t5s
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Please list those pristine conditions and your lighting period. Photos of the zoas would help also.
     
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    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Sg 1.026
    Ammonia 0
    Nitrate 0
    Nitrites 0
    Phosphate 0
    Calcium 430
    Mg 1250
    Alk 11

    Tested both by me and Lfs yesterday

    Lights are on around 10 hrs per day

    Just upgraded lights to
    2-Actinic plus
    1aquablue
    1pink/ purple
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313358012.363318.jpg
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313358076.645135.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1313358134.947412.jpg these are just now starting to change, only been in there about a week
     
  5. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I feel ya, all our stuff turns some shade of orange LOL.
     
  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Weird with good conditions, might need to add a vitamin and amino acid supplement.
     
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    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Who makes good vitamins or amino acids?
     
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  9. 2in10

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    Seachem, Kent, Brightwell all make a good quality product