lobophyllia dying help!

[reefyredfish]

I bought a nice lobophyllia and it seemed to be doing well for a couple
weeks (feeding and all). Then I did a big water change and MAY have
bumped it and now it's dying. It's not sending it's feeding tenacles out
like before. The pic shows dying parts outlined in green. Is there ANY
hope? What can I do? I really liked this piece and thought it would be
an easy piece to keep. EVERYTHING else in the tank is doing GREAT.
Water quality is good.
THANKS!http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/133612lobo.jpg

[AndyH5512]

I have seen them come back from far worse than that. Feed it some mysis shrimp. Place it in low flow/low light, too.

[reefyredfish]

Really?!
I will do all of that. I've always been confused on how exactly to feed
some coral (like this one) shrimp. My mushrooms are easy. By hand the
shrimp doesn't stick or turkey baster? Any tips?

[reefyredfish]

Really?!
I will do all of that. I've always been confused on how exactly to feed
some coral (like this one) shrimp. My mushrooms are easy. By hand the
shrimp doesn't stick or turkey baster? Any tips?
I noticed this morning it's a little worse.
Thanks a ton!

[AndyH5512]

I feed my brain in the morning before I turn the lights on. That is when the feeders are out. Turn off your pumps and powerheads, and use a turkey baster to drop some mysis shrimp on it.

Maybe someone else will chime in with additional tips.

Good luck.

[OARrocks]

If you really do have 630 watts on a 75g you may want to start by getting the coral a hat or some spf.

[E.intheC]

I tend to agree with the lighting. Also, Brain corals absolutely NEED to be on the sand bed.. it's very damaging to be on live rock

[fnvarner]

lobos are normally a very low light and try feeding in a sharp angel corner where the food will get stuck, once he gets the scent he should open up to feed. Make sure you are keeping your alk in check will help

[AndyH5512]

Any updates on how it is doing? I hope all is well.

[Rhizo]

Sorry about this I hope he pulls nice colors on it.

[reefyredfish]

It has gotten a little worse since last pic. However it
seems to have slowed and maybe just maybe hasn't
gotten worse in the last day or two. Possibly it's over
the worse part and will start to do better.?
thanks!

[reefyredfish]

Are you saying that 630 watts is too much for a 75 g. I wanted to get
some acroporas and other sps's along with lps's (brains, acans) Is this
doable? Or should I replace my (2) 250 watt MH's with (2) 175 watt MH's?
I noticed that the tank of the month on the home page has a similar
setup.

[AndyH5512]

I did not see the lighting you had listed when I first replied. I would say that it is on the high side. You may want to get some shade for the LPS if you keep it as is. 175 may be better in the long run.

Glad to hear that the lobo holding its own. Is it on the sandbed now?

[reefyredfish]

Yes, it is on the sandbed. I didn't realize they don't like to be on live rock.
If i do get 175 watt lights will I be able to do acroporas on the top of tank?
And I wanted to get a tri clam for sandbed. Is that doable? I know they like
a lot of light as well. Thanks!!!