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01/21/2018, 06:17 PM | #1 |
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Problem with new hammer coral
Hey guys,
Yesterday, I bought a new hammer coral. According to my research, these guys like low-medium flow, and moderate light. I put the new hammer coral in the corner of the tank and the next day, one of the heads of the hammer has shriveled tentacles. Should I add more flow? more light? or just leave it? Thanks |
01/21/2018, 06:18 PM | #2 |
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Note: I took the pictures when I killed the flow in the tank
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01/21/2018, 10:54 PM | #3 |
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My initial guess is a bit to much lighting, but before assuming that what are your tank parameters?
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01/22/2018, 02:26 PM | #4 |
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60 gallon tank
0 ammonia 0 nitrite less than 5ppm of nitrate Not so sure on the calcium and KH level All of my corals are looking fine. Could it be that the hammer is still adjusting to the tank because this morning it looked fine. |
01/22/2018, 02:36 PM | #5 |
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post a full tank shot
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01/22/2018, 07:08 PM | #6 |
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I have found that most of my euphyllia like medium/high light and just enough flow to keep the tentacles from flopping over.
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01/22/2018, 07:08 PM | #7 |
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Also knowing your calcium and alkalinity will help
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