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Lofus
04-16-2004, 02:47 AM
I'm a little worried about this guy.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/56804-04-15_brain_1.jpg?2287

My params are

SpG 1.026
Temp 25.6C
NO3 0
PO4 0.03
pH 8.2

Lights are 2 x 10,000K 250W DE halides over a 72 gal bow.

Any suggestions on saving it? It has been in the tank two weeks and for most of the two weeks I've had a cyno outbreak.

EmilyB
04-16-2004, 02:58 AM
Fed it?

Lofus
04-16-2004, 03:09 AM
not directly fed but I have seen it pulling mysis from the water every other day or so. Think I should target feed it?

molybdenumman
04-16-2004, 03:33 AM
This has happened to me acouple of times, both resulting in the eventual demise of the coral. You should definitely spot feed it. Hopefully its not too late.

Delphinus
04-16-2004, 04:14 AM
I would target feed it (turkey baster/mysis). If it's out in direct light, I'd suggest putting it under an overhang or something to shade it a little, since you've upgraded your lighting recently I wonder if it could be related.

Jack
04-16-2004, 04:26 AM
Is this a new coral? Could be a reaction to new, stronger lights.

Aquattro
04-16-2004, 05:05 AM
too much light and not enough direct feeding is my vote also

sumpfinfishe
04-16-2004, 08:10 AM
Ah yes I would have to agree 100% that it's getting too much light and not enough food :sad:

Most LPS corals prefer a medium level of light and they won't complain about being target fed either! Also keep in mind that medium level light corals may need a lower level if you have strong lighting.

I too, hope it's not too late.

Lofus
04-16-2004, 06:57 PM
Thanks guys. I target fed it last night and will stick it under an overhang. It seemed to be eating last night so hopefully it will pull through.

It is a new to the tank coral and is under brand new bulbs so there could be an intensity issue.

Jim