Stylophora Coral

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by adam, Oct 3, 2008.

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  1. adam

    adam Montipora Digitata

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    I have a Pink Stylophora about 10 inches from the lighting in a 46 gallon bow with a center brace . It looks like the middle that is shaded has retained a darker pink and the rest of him got bleached on the tips that are exposed to the lighting. I have a sunpod with 2 150 watt 14,000K Phoenix bulbs. I thought they needed the high light. I just got a pink birdsnest and I placed him about 13 inches under the lighting and about 6 inches under and to the side of the koralia 1 powerhead, What do you guys think. I have to take a pic of the birdsnest still.
    Adam
     

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  2. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Very pretty!
     
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  3. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    beautiful coral. In my opinion I think you may have shocked it with the light a little. Try moving him down and then slowling bringing him up over a few weeks. It'll be fine though. (even acropora can bleach like this)
     
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