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by petalux9
Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:43 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting
Replies: 8
Views: 3552

Re: Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting

The issue now is finding space for this coral in my tank, as there's only one spot that can accommodate its full size of around 10 inches. I'll have to experiment with adjusting the flow direction or covering it to reduce the flow and see if that makes a difference.
by petalux9
Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:10 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting
Replies: 8
Views: 3552

Re: Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting

The zero readings are due to my chaeto, it's doing its job. Other corals, including acans right next to it, are thriving. I've got some alk testing to do, that's on my list. Flow's probably the main reason it's retracted, but color loss still has me stumped. Not sure what to make of the tiny ...
by petalux9
Tue Jan 21, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting
Replies: 8
Views: 3552

Re: Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting

My parameters are currently pH 8.2, nitrates, nitrites, and phosphate are all 0, calcium's around 410, magnesium's 1300, and specific gravity is 1.026. I'm not sure what else is relevant to mention. I've been using Aqua Illumination LEDs and the flow's been pretty low to medium. The color loss ...
by petalux9
Tue Jan 21, 2025 1:22 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting
Replies: 8
Views: 3552

Acanthophyllia care and troubleshooting

I've had my acanthophyllia in the tank for around 4-5 months, and lately, it's not extending like it used to and the color's fading. It's still eating fine, I've been feeding it as much as it can handle. Tonight, I turned off the pumps and all that, fed it, and kept an eye on it. After it finished ...