coral coloration

I have this growing cyphastrea (meteor shower type). My question is about its coloration on the edges. Compared to the central green part....the growing, encrusting edges are much darker or even 'browned'. To be clear, I am not worried about it as it is growing fine at a good rate, good PE...

Hey everyone, basically as the title states, I'm new into the world of sticks especially Acropora's. Feeling comfortable that I have my system stability and parameters under control and consistently in line with the what we collective seem to agree as good numbers. Basically, no major swings...

So I've heard and read a lot of different things on ways to help with coral coloration and tried many, just have yet to find any amazing results. Here's a little back story on what I've tried along with current parameters: Tank: 45g JBJ AIO Light: Hydra 52 (I run 16k at 30% with a 1 hr ramp up...

Hey Fellow reefers, I’m looking for some input, opinions, advice for ways to improve my acro coloration. My SPS tank is a 14 gallon bio cube that’s been up and running for several years. Parameters have been very stable and all corals are currently healthy. I have very good coloration but...

Randy, I am having trouble with about 40% of my acropora's, the colors have slowly faded in the past three months, the skin looks thin, recently the polyps are retracted and some have no growth in the past 7 months. Battle Corals Banana Caroliniana February 27, 2017 September 9, 2017...

I am having trouble with about 40% of my acropora's, they are faded in color, the skin looks thin, the polyps are retracted and some have no growth in the past 7 months. Battle Corals Banana Caroliniana February 27, 2017 September 9, 2017 ATL Shades of Fall February 27, 2017 September...