Wellsophyllia Brain

[ocean diver]

Hey I have a red with green center Wellsophyllia brain that has or is losing its color and I am looking for ideas as to why?? Any thoughts on why it has lost its color?

[Reef_Geek]

over what time span? Did you just get it?

[ocean diver]

its been about 2 years now

[Reef_Geek]

hmm... just a guess.

I thought I read somewhere that coral pigments have a lot to do with iodide. Also, coral pigments are functional to protect corals from UV rays. So maybe it's just acclimated to its new environment? Perhaps your lights aren't bright or are in need of bulb change?

Just wild guesses.

[Reef_Geek]

here you go.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/PIC/article.cfm?aid=114

[ocean diver]

Ive never tested for iodine and I just got new LEDS in August, the coral looks nice and has nice color under the royal blues only but during the day it is very pale in colors.

[ocean diver]

any other thoughts