Ridge Coral not as colorful

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  1. cpc12

    cpc12 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a green ridge coral when I got it it was real green ( fully extended )

    Now 2 months later it is losing its color, now its mostly brown.

    All levels are in check, well actually my calcium is around 490.

    Besides high calcium everything is in order.

    I have 72 W LED fixture ( blue and white )

    Flow is real good

    Feeding the tank Phyto feast and strontium

    I have tried different placement in the tank but it does not seem happy

    Any ideas?
     
    cpc12, Feb 7, 2012
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Is it actually a "Blue ridge coral"?

    Look at phosphates and nitrate levels.

    Blue Ridge Coral
     
    Corailline, Feb 7, 2012
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  3. cpc12

    cpc12 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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  4. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    Check phosphates, they will brown your sps faster than anything
     
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  5. dunc101

    dunc101 Flamingo Tongue

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    Phosphates would be my first thing to check as well. If this is good, it may not be getting enough light. Where is it located in the tank now?
     
    dunc101, Feb 10, 2012
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