Acan Deflated

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by drew3, Jan 26, 2011.

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  1. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    my acan coral is deflated i recentley changed out my lights and waas wondering if it is because there getting to much light. i put them in the tank when the lights were kinda old and it seemed to do well mid to uper part of my tank.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would say they are reacting to the light change. Reduce the light period in half and then add an hour back each week to help them acclimate.
     
  4. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    so you dont think i should move it down because i have a few borderline corals that are pushing the limits of my lights such as a montipora and a millipora and im trying to give them as much light as possible
     
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    That won't hurt at all. Acans don't need as much light as montis. I would keep the montis closer to the top of the rocks.
     
  6. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It happens, sometimes they deflate other times not, it really depends on their mood.