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Why? Corals changing colors

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by kyle, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. kyle

    kyle Inactive User

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    Hey everybody.....I did a water change and treated for Zoa pox last week.The pox is about gone , but my Montiporas,mushrooms and palys are changing colors, seem to be a lighter brighter color.The little plate coral changed to a pale light aqua color too.The palys have shorted up too.They are shorter then before.Any ideas?? I cheked the parameters and all are fine.I replaced the tubes(actinic and daylight) a couple of weeks ago.Would that do this too?Syphonogorgia is feeding better now, galaxia is shrunk down like when I got it??
     
  2. IowaDiver Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Well, they could be starting to bleach which could be caused by stress to the tank. Keep a close eye on them.
    A changing in lighting and the treatment would be your source of stress to the tank.
     
  3. kyle

    kyle Inactive User

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    They seem better today but still pale.Like a color shift.
     
  4. IowaDiver Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Or it could just be the zooxanthellae is changing due to a change in light intensity or spectrum. I'm sure the new bulbs are outputting more lumens then the old ones.
     

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