Polyp Coral not opening??

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  1. snooopidydoo

    snooopidydoo Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Got a $40 chunk of clove?? Polyps and i put them in my tank 2 days ago, and they didnt open (but a few) and i thaught i'de give it a little time, not im starting to get a little algea and a little will settle on it.. IS that irritating it? I've blown it off a few times with a lite get.

    Cant figure it out, cleaned my tank completely and made sure my lights were good..
    Help??

    Thanks
    JJ
     
    snooopidydoo, Oct 18, 2008
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Did you acclimate them to the temp and water conditions in your tank?
    What lights do you use?
     
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  3. snooopidydoo

    snooopidydoo Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yeah i acclimated it well.
    Some of the polyps will open but the majority wont.

    I have 2 55W T5's..
    Talked to my LFS he said they were perfect.
     
    snooopidydoo, Oct 18, 2008
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    What size tank? If they are cloves they are going to need very strong lighting. Try giving them as much as possible
     
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