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Old 05-16-2004, 04:55 AM
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So is that a yes it will gain color back or no it wont gain more color
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If i keep making them stretch will they gain color back
They stretch for the light, trying to gather more of it. That's why he said, "move it into the light." or into MORE light, if you have some...



Here's a good article online that talks a bit about this. you'll enjoy it.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/acclimcoralslight.htm
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Old 05-16-2004, 04:58 AM
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O i do but the way it is sitting when partly expended it partilay cover a hole i want it too. You see the thing is it has stretched the same amount as always even when i got it and it was bright now it is dull.
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Did you read the Acclimating article? Maybe it is adjusting to your lighting setup- how is it different from the last tank's?
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Well Shift was running 3 175 watt actinics but when i put it under my 20 watt powerglo and my 15 watt marine glo id didnt loos any color but when i installed my 2 30 watt actinics and 2 55 watt pc thats when it changed
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Well Shift was running 3 175 watt actinics but when i put it under my 20 watt powerglo and my 15 watt marine glo id didnt loos any color but when i installed my 2 30 watt actinics and 2 55 watt pc thats when it changed
Well that's 2 big changes for the little shroom - give it some time.

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little shroom my 3 inch clarks can host that think like its an anenome but.... i get ur idea
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