My Open Brain Coral acting strange!!!!

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  1. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    well, i have an SPS coral that i bought with the shipment and it adjusted really well. He likes the light and water. Maybe he's is a little picky on what he likes and doesn't like!! :) LOL
     
    aquariaman, Oct 2, 2010
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  2. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    I actually got it yesterday, Friday!! Sorry 2in10, Typo!
     
    aquariaman, Oct 2, 2010
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Definitely needs time to adjust. Large polyp LPS seem to be quite slow in acclimating IME.
     
    2in10, Oct 2, 2010
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  4. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Right. It would be a good idea to get the brain to a lower light area for a while.
     
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  5. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Do you think it is still ok to move it right now because if it even gets to 4 inches it will be jammed into the wall??
     
    aquariaman, Oct 2, 2010
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  6. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    +1 Id give it a good week before you get concerned.
     
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  7. 2in10

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    AS long as there is nothing rough to rub against it should be fine.
     
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  8. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Well live rock is rough, right? IDK...I guess i would rather be on the safe side and move it?
     
    aquariaman, Oct 2, 2010
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  9. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Moving can cause damage. Skelton can easily break through the tissue. I have done it once with a nice trachy in the past. Wasnt too cool.

    If your gonna move it... cradle the underside of the coral.
     
    tatted4ever, Oct 2, 2010
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  10. Corailline

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !

    Yes give some time to acclimate. If after a week is still looks like it is struggling than I would worry.
     
    Corailline, Oct 2, 2010
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