Acan looks dry

[Magglit]

I’m kind of getting scared, yesterday my a-can wasn’t getting puffy, its now doing the same thing today. I did a water change Saturday so I don’t see the problem

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

What are your water parameters like and what sort of lighting are you using?

 

[Magglit]

What are your water parameters like and what sort of lighting are you using?

Well, I usually go to the stores for testing, but I don’t know the exact model of my light but the brand is Fluval

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Well, I usually go to the stores for testing, but I don’t know the exact model of my light but the brand is Fluval

I would invest in a test kit, water chemistry is very important in reef tanks and can reveal a great amount of information if something goes wrong. I suspect that things aren't terrible since the green star polyps are open in the background of the picture, but the lighting may not be adequate as well. The fluval strip lights aren't exactly up to the task of growing corals despite their packaging claiming they are.

If you just got this acan, then it may also be adjusting to your tank. It can sometimes take a few days before they start looking like they did at the store.

 

[Magglit]

I would invest in a test kit, water chemistry is very important in reef tanks and can reveal a great amount of information if something goes wrong. I suspect that things aren't terrible since the green star polyps are open in the background of the picture, but the lighting may not be adequate as well. The fluval strip lights aren't exactly up to the task of growing corals despite their packaging claiming they are.

If you just got this acan, then it may also be adjusting to your tank. It can sometimes take a few days before they start looking like they did at the store.

I was saving up for a test kit and a new light but I’m broke so that’ll be a little while

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

your tank is doomed without those reef keeping is expensive your looking at 500 dollars at least to fix your tank

 

[Dburr1014]

your tank is doomed without those reef keeping is expensive your looking at 500 dollars at least to fix your tank

A little harsh.

Go and get your water tested, for everything at the lfs.
If you think your lights aren't enough make sure you get the coral as high as you can.

 

[Magglit]

A little harsh.

Go and get your water tested, for everything at the lfs.
If you think your lights aren't enough make sure you get the coral as high as you can.

Okay, thank you!

 

[Magglit]

your tank is doomed without those reef keeping is expensive your looking at 500 dollars at least to fix your tank

Its probably not even that much