Brain coral

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by starfish2217, Feb 7, 2011.

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  1. kstafford003

    kstafford003 Feather Star

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  3. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    alright I'll try the feeding when I get home.. i'll try to save him first before I pull him out! tnx!
     
  4. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i would get it out from between the rocks to get a little more light
     
  5. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I thought they didn't like a lot of light...
     
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    I agree more light, feeding and I would do an iodine dip to help clean the flesh where it is breaking down.
     
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    They can be in the open when down on the sand.
     
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  9. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Where can I get an iodine dip.. I don't have any, im in class right now but when I get home i'll give him a bit more light :) and i'll spot feed him
     
  10. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    2in10 knows what he is talking about, he has saved my coral last night.

    I agree being in full light at the bottom is the best - I read that they only need moderate light. Correct me if I am wrong - but the darker the color the more light they need. If you have t5's on the sand bed in the open is the best.

     
  11. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I'll move him when I get home so he gets some more lighting should I move him higher up for a little while?
     
  12. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    IMO - no - they need the sand bed - if you put him on the rock you could tear the skin.

    Also I did not take mine out (the first one that was already dieing) and it did not affect the parameters of my tank.
    Mine is a 75gal with 50lb of lr/base rock