Kenya tree isnt opening like it was

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Im aware that kenya trees shed or something weird like that, but ive had it for almost 2 weeks and it was opening really big the first few days, then it went from about 5 inches, to about 2.5 inches, its not closed up, but its not opening as big as it was, all my params are where they should be.

    I have a koralia nano pointing at it about 8 inches away....Im not sure if thats what causing it or not though.
     
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  3. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Any angels or butterfly fish in there? They like to nip on those. I have a Kenya that is 12" tall, 8" wide, it doesn't really suck up ever unless the lights are off.
     
  4. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Nothing that would bother it at all is in there...but it was the powerhead...i turned it off for like 2 hours and it opened up huge..
     
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    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Good catch. Happy coral is a good coral.
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I agree...even if it IS a kenya tree :)
     
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    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    A coral is a coral. I really try not to get caught up in whats "cool" and go with what I like and what I think looks nice in my reef. Kenya trees are beautiful, they move and sway and grow like weeds.
     
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  9. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Thats the reason i like them lol