Shrinking corals

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by Jay, Sep 24, 2004.

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  1. Jay

    Jay Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Good evening everyone

    Is it normal for soft corals to shrivel up durrring the day. I have some that I think are stressed out. I did some water changes and forgot to make the temperature the same in the new water. Also the salt was a little week. I checked the PH and nitrites and they are fine but the nitrates seem to run a little high in my tank. I have a RO unit and no matter what I do the nitrates just creep back upafter water changes. No I dont have a fuge yet.


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    Jay, Sep 24, 2004
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It could be temperature shock and/or salinity shock.

    However, I would suspect that within a day or two, your coral will be fine.
     
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