Sick coral

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by antonio101, Mar 13, 2006.

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  1. antonio101

    antonio101 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hay need help my bubble coral dose not open what is wrong:-[
     
    antonio101, Mar 13, 2006
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    well it could be anything...can you give us some info on ur tank, lights, water levels, how long have you had the coral...etc
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Could be a number of variables causing it not to open up!! I't is deffinitely not happy. Could be due to improper light, water paremeters not jiving, another coral(ie. Sarcophyton) releasing toxins, or unsuitable water movement.
    Need some more info! Also how long have you had your Bubble?
     
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  4. antonio101

    antonio101 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    4.8 watts per gl of light all water test are good. It has been in the tank for 6 weeks. It is placed in the middle of the tank on the sand, with moderate water flow.
     
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  5. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Ok, well are u using pc lights? t-5...6 weeks is a bit young for a coral in my opinion...are you doing Ca, iodine, etc?
     
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  6. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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    Humm, you have the same wattage as me and same placement with same flow. Mine comes out great.

    coral reefer may be right in that something is fighting with it. What is near it? I have my bubble and galaxea close, whew, hopefully they get along long term; so far so good. :-/
     
    rickzter, Mar 13, 2006
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