Is my acro okay?

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  1. Reefs not Refs

    Reefs not Refs Bristle Worm

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    Its all the way at the bottom of the tank at the moment.
    My param are all right on the dot.
    Its been in the tank for a week and half.

    Please give me feed back to not lose this precious coral.
     
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  3. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    So I checked I today and it looks like one of the white parts is getting a small amount of color back. Does this mean it's just acclimating? It did go through a plane ride without heat pads..
     
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    Reefs not Refs Bristle Worm

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    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    No one seems to like to chime in about dead or dying corals, I guess because it's hard to say why its happening and its also difficult to suggest a solution. I don't think putting it at the bottom of the tank will necessarily help. Goto the LFS and purchase some coral rx and then make sure you're not giving it constant flow and not topping off near the corals. I am experiencing the same thing with some SPS but can't provide a macro shot and have just pretty much made peace with the idea of losing this battle. Probably will just have to stick with LPS for the time being

    Give it time, go slow and hopefully you'll start to see tissue regen
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Alright, thanks, I appreciate it. What's coral rx?
     
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    Reefs not Refs Bristle Worm

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    Its a dip for corals to rid it of critters and hitchhikers that might be eating it away or bothering.
     
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    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Looks like it is slowly dieing.... move it to some better flow. Small frags are more likely to RTN in low flow than die from light shock.
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I think it RTN'd from new environment shock plus dumping a bunch of top off on it. Moving it around the tank is probably not helping it either. I've had some pieces lose tissue and recover fine from accidents like dosing too close and ph swings over the past decade. I've had pretty good luck with leaving them alone and quit poking them.
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Alright, it seems to be looking better.. I hope it al heals up..
     
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    Reefs not Refs Bristle Worm

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    Hope so. Keep us updated.