My Open Brain Coral acting strange!!!!

Another option is to block the light directly over the coral if moving it is a problem. That may be the easier option, as it will allow you to increase the amount of light gradually until the coral can tolerate your lighting spectrum and schedule.

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Well havent posted on this thread in a while but the brain still looks like this. I have perfect water conditions and it still hasnt got past the skelton size. grrr. What is happening? I have been so patient and nothing has happened. Please, through some suggestions at me!! I NEED THEM!! It would probably be my favorite coral if it inflated!

 

Random thought you say 500W mh lighting? do you mean total, like 250x2? or what? and how tall is the tank ?

 

Yes, 2x250 watts! I think 20"

 

You are frying the coral. Move it under a ledge for protection from the light.

 

You're lights might be your problem, Most of the LPS and softies on Divers Den are kept under T5's (usually 6 bulbs I think) where as the SPS/Zoas/Anemones are Kept under Halides. Your'e Light might just be to much for it :s. It takes a while for them to acclimate, Usually a few days.

 

I have a ton of other coral such as ricordia, kenya, leather ect in the middle of the tank. Are they more sensitive?

 

It has been two months. How long does it take to acclimate?

 

Ricordeas Im not sure of, Most leathers otherwise tolerate it. I can easily start leathers out at mid level in my tank with 8x54W T5.

 

Acclimation with Brains IME has only been really 24 hours if that.

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