Browned favia

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by Kevin_E, Dec 16, 2012.

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I had it a 3rd of the way up the rock until I was advised to put it on the sand. It improved its color slightly, but not significantly. Tonight I placed it underneath an overhang in my rock structure for a little more shade. Any other advice? Here are photos of when I bought it and now. I turned my leds down a little too.
     

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    They can take a long time to regain their color. I would check phosphates and nitrates levels as well if you have not done so recently.
     
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    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Nitrates are 0, I haven't invested in a phosphate test yet. But it's likely that I have some.
     
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