Help rescuing an Acan

theplatypus

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I picked up a very nice aussie acan frag yesterday and recieved another that needs some tlc. It used to be 8-10 polyps and now it's down to 2 medium sized healthy polyps. At least I believe they're healthy. I'm not sure how it got damaged. Any tips for nursing this back to health? THe tank is a 14 gallon biocube with 70W mh and pc actinics. Flow is provided via a MJ900 and a Koralia Nano.
 
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Your flow is good. Just leave it in the bottom-mid range of your tank. I recommend supplemental feedings for faster regrowth. Mysis, cyclops, anything meaty thatll fit in its mouth.
 

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I've always found less flow is better for acans that are stressed out. Especially if the colony already has polyps that are bailing out from a stresful travel. Just my opinion and experience. :)
 

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I would make sure its up on the rocks in med/low flow. I get better growth from the ones on the rocks with lower flow.
 

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