Hammer Coral.. Just checking.

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by DevinH, Mar 15, 2013.

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  1. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    I bought this on Tuesday from my LFS about 30 minutes away. I drip acclimated it for about an hour and then dipped it in Coral rx.

    It's not opening fully. Everything checked out in testing as Ok. Alk was a little low at 7.7 so I just dosed some today to bring it up slowly to 10 over a few days. Temp was at 80 I lowered it to 78. Here is how it looks. Under 4x65 watt pc 2x 10k white 2x Actinic. I saw a small string of what I believe was zooxanthelle yesterday. I assume this will take a week to acclimate and open but I just like to double check.


    I'd say flow is moderate. It sways quite a bit.
     

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  3. Gavinsons

    Gavinsons Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Mine has finally opened up all the way in the last couple days. It has been 2 weeks. Part of it was probably because I kept moving it. It's looking a little translucent right now. Maybe I should move it down and out of the direct light? I dont know.
     
  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I think it looks fine for having just gone in the tank. Looks healthy to me.
     
  5. Gavinsons

    Gavinsons Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Here is mine, not as big as yours.
     

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  6. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    yeah, they get testy especially with light changes, and will deflate. I wouldn't worry yet, it looks fine to me;)
     
  7. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Still the exact same looking, I've fed it twice since I've had it and it does take the food. Should I try moving it up in the tank towards the lighting or keep waiting?