Chalice light question

[bige]

I have three chalice that I bought from austin aqua farms. All are doing well on the bottom of the tank for about 6 weeks. I have 30 3w LEDs in a biocube 29. Now one of the chalice is losing color but seems to still be growing. Moved it up towards light but still faded red. How can I bring its color back. Also, fast should they grow?

 

[dmorazan]

Well, I dont have leds at this momemt but each types of light will do different on coral. Chalises like less light and some inderect lighting,try this and see what you get.

 

[DrTrey]

Acclimating new specimens to LED lighting can be a little tricky sometimes. If your chalice is losing color, then consider moving it into a partially shaded area on the sandbed for a few days.

Some chalices grow relatively quickly, while others are slow as Christmas. A general rule if thumb seems to be that the rare and/or expensive chalices seem to be painfully slow growers.

 

[Nuocmam]

+1 on shading any pieces that turning white.

 

[bige]

Thanks everyone. Will move now. I have trouble with these chalice for some reason.

 

[mallorieGgator]

Most chalices seem to like partial shading to low light to keep their beautiful colors.

 

[orlando809]

Agree with others move it to the shade and try to feed it and try not to bother the chalice

 

[lps1212]

I usually try that advice on any corals I have that seem to be losing color or fadeing a little shade goes along way