Red Dragon acro frag not happy

Reef Pilot · #1 11-13-2013, 10:01 PM

Got a red dragon acro frag about a month ago, and placed in down a bit in my tank, where the light should not be as strong. But it seems to have bleached a bit on the top side where it is exposed to the light. And has not shown much if any growth yet either. Doesn't seem to be dying though, just not very happy.

The frag came from T5 lights and I have Radion LED lights, and I know they can be harsh on new frags. It was quite red all over when I got it, but quite bleached now, although still some red on its underside.

I have read they do not like a lot of light. So am thinking of moving it to another location which is even deeper and partially shaded. Is this what it needs to get happy and colour up again? Or should I just give it more time at its current location?

mrhasan · #2 11-13-2013, 10:20 PM

I would move it to a space with less light. Fading color = too much light in case of red dragon. Once settled, it will grow like crazy. I can see white growth tips all over mine after it was saved from RTN few weeks ago

lastlight · #3 11-13-2013, 10:40 PM

mine is low light and low flow and is doing well.

what's your flow like?

Reef Pilot · #4 11-13-2013, 10:44 PM

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mine is low light and low flow and is doing well.

what's your flow like?

My tank does have a lot of flow, but it is a bit sheltered where it is now. However, the spot I am thinking of moving it to, would be even more sheltered from flow. And partial shade, although hoping not too little light there. After all it is an acro.

Acrowhora · #5 11-13-2013, 11:16 PM

I managed to save my RR red dragon from rtn as well.i also have leds(radions)over my tank with two mp10 wes and one tunze 6015 power head.ive placed mine higher where it can get lotsa light and strong flow,and it's growing nicely.will post pics.

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My tank does have a lot of flow, but it is a bit sheltered where it is now. However, the spot I am thinking of moving it to, would be even more sheltered from flow. And partial shade, although hoping not too little light there. After all it is an acro.

Reef Pilot · #6 11-13-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Acrowhora

I managed to save my RR red dragon from rtn as well.i also have leds(radions)over my tank with two mp10 wes and one tunze 6015 power head.ive placed mine higher where it can get lotsa light and strong flow,and it's growing nicely.will post pics.

Well, that seems to be contrary to what others say, and I have read. There is no sign of rtn or stn with mine, just not doing much and lost colour.

How long have you had yours?

Acrowhora · #7 11-13-2013, 11:26 PM

I've had mine for over 2 months

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Well, that seems to be contrary to what others say, and I have read. There is no sign of rtn or stn with mine, just not doing much and lost colour.

How long have you had yours?

Acrowhora · #8 11-13-2013, 11:31 PM

This is after I fragged almost 3/4" of it to save it from rtn.

Reef Pilot · #9 11-13-2013, 11:36 PM

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This is after I fragged almost 3/4" of it to save it from rtn.

You said you placed it higher for more light. This pic looks like it is on the bottom?

Acrowhora · #10 11-13-2013, 11:38 PM

This one is pretty crappy iPhone pic of after a few months.will try to get a better pic when I get home.