War coral not looking good

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  1. sandy

    sandy Bristle Worm

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    Hi guys

    I think my war coral is bleaching what you guys think. From side it's getting brown please help me guys don't want to loose this coral

    Ammionia 0
    No3 - 0
    Po4 - 0.2


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    sandy, Dec 17, 2015
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  2. Piano10

    Piano10 Aiptasia Anemone

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    What kind of lighting do you have? Do you spot feed it?
     
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  3. sandy

    sandy Bristle Worm

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    ya i have zetlight 6600, and yes i spot feed it reed roids weekly
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Thats not bleached its receeding.What are the Alk., Calcium, and Magnesium level?
     
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  5. sandy

    sandy Bristle Worm

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    Calcium - 430
    Alk - 8 dkh
    Magnesium - didn't test yet :(
     
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  6. sandy

    sandy Bristle Worm

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    Anyone have any ideas?
     
    sandy, Dec 18, 2015
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  7. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Do you have any peppermint shrimp? Testing mag. is important for lps. I would also suggest testing those values with another kit or lfs to be sure they are accurate.Testing Alk. in the morning then after lights out will give you an idea if the alk. is swinging too much.Salinity?
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Dec 18, 2015
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  8. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    Fully agree with vinny. Nothing more you can do until you test the mag which is very important. Let us know how much of a swing in alk your having too. As your corals grow the demand for alk, calcium and magnesium will also grow.
     
    DSC reef, Dec 19, 2015
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  9. sandy

    sandy Bristle Worm

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    Have red blood shrimp and have tested my magnesium it's 1500 at morning alk 7 and during night 8
     
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  10. DSC reef

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    My LPS do better in 9-10 dkh range but every tank is different. Could be a swing in the alkalinity causing an issue, do you dose at all?
     
    DSC reef, Dec 21, 2015
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