/ Register

  1. Do you have an old account but can't access it?


    See Accessing your GIRS Account or Contact Us - We are here to help!

Need help with a coral piece from Frag Fest

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by beckerj3, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. Nov 27, 2009 #1
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

    4,805
    West Des Moines, IA
    Ratings:
    +615 / 2 / -0
    One
    of the pieces of Coral I got at Frag Fest is starting to look not so
    good.  I think it is come kind of a closed brain, but not sure.  The
    colors are starting to fade and looks like it is starting to shrivel
    up.  I'd like any help on identifying for sure what it is and thus the
    environment it needs.  I've moved it several times in my tank from low
    to high to medium placement, and from low to higher flow.




    Tanks is 75 gallon with T5's.  Water parameters are all good.  Everything else is doing fine.




    (The photo makes it look better than I think it looks).
    [​IMG]
     
  2. Nov 27, 2009 #2
    Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

    3,547
    Ratings:
    +5 / 0 / -0
    Ever try feeding? Corals need food ya' know.
     
  3. Nov 27, 2009 #3
    jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

    3,189
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Jeanette, I don't see a picture. I think closed brains are usually very high light corals. Someone correct me if I am wrong as I don't have one. So where is its placement. When I have asked you about params in the past everything has been in line? IS that still true? How is your Calc and Alk?
     
  4. Nov 28, 2009 #4
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

    4,805
    West Des Moines, IA
    Ratings:
    +615 / 2 / -0
    Joel - yeah all water parameters are good.  Calcium 400, alkalinity 9, Nitrates 0, phosphate 0, salinity 1.025-1.026.
    Here's the picture (hopefully).  This is the first time I've posted a picture on the site.  Maybe I'm not doing something right - as I did the same steps now as when I first set up the topic.  The picture displayed initially.
    /Portals/0/activeforums_Attach/001_sickcoral002v1.jpg
     
  5. Nov 28, 2009 #5
    slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

    1,834
    Ratings:
    +0 / 0 / -0
    It looks like a favites to me. IME, it does well at the bottom of the tank. If you are having problems with it other than water quality, try shading it for a few weeks to see if it bounces back.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2009 #6
    jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

    3,189
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Cool! I must be getting a little better, that is exactly what I was going to identify it as and recommend. Although I was going to say just move it to the bottom, shading sounds like an excellent idea.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2009 #7
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

    4,805
    West Des Moines, IA
    Ratings:
    +615 / 2 / -0
    Great.  Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll move it to a shady spot and watch it closely the next 2 weeks.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...