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plc001
10/10/2006, 08:37 PM
All,

I have had an Orance Monti Cap for almost a year, but it looks like is loosing its color. What could cause it to bleach?

javajaws
10/10/2006, 09:29 PM
Is it "fading" or does it have "bleach" spots?

Genesis Reef
10/10/2006, 11:09 PM
pics??

what kind of salinity meter do you use?

doc

plc001
10/11/2006, 07:19 AM
It's fading from the edge in. I will post a pix tonight.

I use a refractometer(sp) and the only change in anything is that I added some more LR, so I moved the Monti up higher. Is not that is getting too much light is it?

poknsnok
10/11/2006, 08:06 AM
if its on the edge I would check for Monti nudis.see the SPS thread for pics of them. the bleaching/damage usually starts on the edges and caps are more susceptible

dvanacker
10/11/2006, 01:18 PM
I have a green that is too light for my liking. I think it may be getting too much light....my pink and purple monti caps are looking good though...just the green that seems like it should be darker.....growth is good though.

Serioussnaps
10/11/2006, 05:08 PM
I am in same boat as DVAN---mine is pretty green but not as DEEP as i would like it...we both use the same lighting on the same size tank too!!! i think it may be too much light however check for monti nudis on the UNDERSIDE

dvanacker
10/11/2006, 05:42 PM
I've been on the look out for nudis...notta

The whole thing is light not like its missing tissue anywhere.

plc001
10/11/2006, 08:26 PM
Here is a pic, excuse the colors:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/72306monti.jpg

This what it used to look like:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/72306ormonti.jpg

KH971
10/11/2006, 08:27 PM
What are your ALK levels? Alk can fluctuate so much in one day.

plc001
10/11/2006, 08:51 PM
They are low:


2.4 meq/L
340ppm

Freed
10/11/2006, 08:56 PM
Throw us all your water parameters please. Salinity, pH, etc.

plc001
10/12/2006, 08:33 PM
Temp 81.3 F
SG 1.025
PH 8.0 to 8.3
Calcium 390pmm
Alkalinity 3.77 meq/L
Magnesium 1350pmm
No trace of Nitrite, Nitrate, Amonia or Phospate
All test with Salifert and the SG with refractometer.