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Yeah, corals don't do overnight miracles. But if you've got the basics dialed in, it'll happen. Just gotta chill and let it do its thing.

That's rough, virus. Sometimes it's just bad luck. Did you dip it before adding? Could've been pests or something sneaky.

I've had similar issues before. What's your alk sitting at? If it's below 8 dKH, that could be the culprit. Also, how often are you feeding? They might need more nutrients to grow those branches.


Yep, alk is huge. Mine perked up when I bumped it to 9 dKH. Also, what's your magnesium at? Low mag ...

it's fine to remove the male krib, but keep in mind the female will have to work harder to care for the fry on her own. once he's out, it's best not to put him back in the tank as he may see the female or the babies as a threat. in general, the survival rate of the fry is lower without both parents ...

Well, she won't actually "give birth" as such, but at 2 inches, she's big enough to have her first spawn. The babies will definitely be visible, but you probably won't catch a glimpse of them until they're at least a week or more old. By the way, where did you end up uploading that video of her?

If you're referring to her having babies in her belly, that's not exactly how it works. The male fertilizes the eggs while the female lays them, often in a circular motion, which might be what you saw earlier. What typically happens next is that the female picks up the eggs with her mouth and holds ...