Base of Montipora Digitata turning white

schackmel · Nov 9, 2012

barbianj said: ↑

No argument intended, we're all here for the same reason.

Even if you can't see it, calcium levels below 380 can cause corals to stress, and begin to die. Corals already stressed by other factors will show negative signs first. Minor problems become big problems. Maybe in your case, Jason, the only issue was low calcium. Maybe cjrudy was having trouble with pH and stable alk. When I see a request for help, and a number like 380 for calcium, or 7 dKh for alk, to me that's a red flag. If I see numbers like that in my own system, I take corrective action ASAP, and I would have to recommend the same to anyone else. A difference of 40 points between two tests would be cause for alarm itself.

Digitatas are a fairly fast growing coral. If yours seems to be spreading slowly, it's not getting what it needs. It's possible that the lower area is not getting enough light or flow. As your corals grow, you will need to increase the flow to keep everyone happy.

If all else fails, frag away!
Click to expand...

i do also agree with this..........the slightess change in values of any of the main 3, IMO will have a negative affect on the corals!

Log in or Sign up

Base of Montipora Digitata turning white

schackmel Giant Squid

Log in or Sign up

Base of Montipora Digitata turning white

schackmel Giant Squid

Useful Searches