zachxlutz
03/25/2017, 07:31 AM
I've noticed a change in the flesh on this Cyphastrea.
I've had it in the system for about 5 months now. Great growth and great coloration. I just noticed that the flesh around some of the polyps appears to look "torn". The areas where I see it the most are near the polyps at the lower part of the coral where it's encrusting over the live rock.
All other coral in the tank are showing great polyp extension, coloration and growth. This issue appears to be confined to this particular piece.
Has anyone else seen anything like this?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/xatlzachx/120%20Gallon%20Reef%20Tank/120REEF-03232017%20-%201.jpg
For reference:
Here's a photo from 02/28/2017 showing the coloration and growth.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/xatlzachx/120%20Gallon%20Reef%20Tank/120REEF-02282017%20-%201.jpg
Tank:
120 Gallon Display
55 Gallon Sump
Total water volume 150 gallons
ATI Sunpower 8x54 watt T5 lights
Parameters:
Temp: 78* F
Salinity: 35 ppt
Ph: 8.0-8.2
Alk: 8.3-8.5
Ca: 430-435
NO3: 3-5 ppm
PO4: .01-.03
Mg: 1380
(all parameters are very stable, I test very often)
Dosing (through dosing pumps):
BRS Alk/Cal: 31.5 ml daily each
Red Sea Coral Colors ABCD: .6ml daily each
Dosing (manual):
Nitrate: KNO3 - as needed, usually 10-20ml (28g/150ml solution) weekly
Vibrant: Weekly
Feeding:
Dry: Pellets, 4x daily through auto feeder
Frozen: Mysis, daily or every other day
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If you want to see some more photos of the tank, please click the link in my signature.
I've had it in the system for about 5 months now. Great growth and great coloration. I just noticed that the flesh around some of the polyps appears to look "torn". The areas where I see it the most are near the polyps at the lower part of the coral where it's encrusting over the live rock.
All other coral in the tank are showing great polyp extension, coloration and growth. This issue appears to be confined to this particular piece.
Has anyone else seen anything like this?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/xatlzachx/120%20Gallon%20Reef%20Tank/120REEF-03232017%20-%201.jpg
For reference:
Here's a photo from 02/28/2017 showing the coloration and growth.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/xatlzachx/120%20Gallon%20Reef%20Tank/120REEF-02282017%20-%201.jpg
Tank:
120 Gallon Display
55 Gallon Sump
Total water volume 150 gallons
ATI Sunpower 8x54 watt T5 lights
Parameters:
Temp: 78* F
Salinity: 35 ppt
Ph: 8.0-8.2
Alk: 8.3-8.5
Ca: 430-435
NO3: 3-5 ppm
PO4: .01-.03
Mg: 1380
(all parameters are very stable, I test very often)
Dosing (through dosing pumps):
BRS Alk/Cal: 31.5 ml daily each
Red Sea Coral Colors ABCD: .6ml daily each
Dosing (manual):
Nitrate: KNO3 - as needed, usually 10-20ml (28g/150ml solution) weekly
Vibrant: Weekly
Feeding:
Dry: Pellets, 4x daily through auto feeder
Frozen: Mysis, daily or every other day
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If you want to see some more photos of the tank, please click the link in my signature.