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Galan20
04/14/2015, 07:53 PM
Hello
Any help appreciate looks like the coral is dying.
My tank is a rsm c130.
Parameters
Salinity 1.028
Calcium. 440
Ph 8.0
Nitrate and nitrites zero
Alkalinity 10
8 hrs ligths t5 1 month old
Chiller at 79o
Just add liquid reef half cup, as supplement
Any thought appreciate it.
You should turn it over so it gets light. It just looks irritated.
Galan20
04/14/2015, 09:51 PM
Thanks pife. Don't know how to,turn the picture
So what you mean is irritate? I notice the cleaning shrimp was on top of the coral. May be that could be a reason?
OrQidz
04/14/2015, 10:47 PM
Your salinity is high; are you keeping it stable by topping off with RO regularly?
Galan20
04/15/2015, 04:53 AM
Yes, actually most of the time is around 1.029.
Do,water changes every week. 10%
scooter31707
04/15/2015, 06:33 AM
+1..I am no expert but I also believe that you salinity is too high. Maybe bring it down to 1.026 should be ideal. Also I have notice in my tank with the LPS, Leathers, and Softies that if I let my Nirates hang around anywhere from 2ppm to 5ppm they blossom a little more if my nirates are at 0. From what I was told that they thrieve out some of the nirates and nutrients from the tank. So I really don't do a water change until my nirates over 5ppm. Just my 2 cents.
gadawgs90
04/15/2015, 08:25 AM
Your salinity it to high. Also, in my experience with leather corals, sometimes they shrivel up like that for a few days and then go back to normal
gadawgs90
04/15/2015, 08:28 AM
your salinity is too high. also in my experience with leather coral they shrivel up for a few days and then go back to normal
cloak
04/15/2015, 10:40 AM
Aside from bringing down the salinity, you might want to just leave the coral alone & give it some time. While it might be a little ****ed off, it looks like it's getting ready to shed as well. They'll close down for a few days or so and shed a waxy layer from time to time. This process is completely normal and nothing to worry about. Also, these things really seem to enjoy a lot of chaotic flow too btw. GL.
Galan20
04/15/2015, 12:07 PM
Thanks all for the time and response. Will keep you post it.
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