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It started out looking great under my LED's, but today it's like this


I'm trying to get it back to its original shape.
Lights are 30-50% max ramping for 8hrs on the SB. I had it in the back right corner under the overflow box, hoping that would be a lower light area. All parameters are spot on. The LPS are all thriving, including another Favia I have.
Any suggestions appreciated.

Bumping this up, still looking for some insight on how to restore my Favia's original beauty

I'm gonna take a guess here, but I think it might be getting a bit too comfortable in that lower light spot. Maybe try bumping up the light a notch, see if that helps it perk back up.

Moved it up front now, gave it some chopped Mysis flintix9t last night, thanks

More light's probably the way to go, lack of it usually causes browning.

Too much nutrient load can also cause browning, but I think your other thriving Favia suggests that's not the issue here. Favias are pretty particular - most are low-light lovers, but I've got a couple that are total light hogs, just like my acros. Given its spot in the corner, I think your Favia just needs a bit more light to shine, rather than a drastic increase.

I've found the same with my own Favias - some seem to really thrive under higher light conditions, while others prefer a bit more shade.

My other Favia's are thriving though, which is why I'm stumped by this one - same parameters, same lighting setup, yet this one's browning out on me.

Happened to mine too after I fragged some eyes from the mom. Took a few weeks, but it colored up real nice once I found a spot that worked for it.