Is acan bleaching?

[bubba005]

I recently upgraded my light from the Fluval evo 5 stock light to the 30w hygger reef LED. My acan has stayed in the same spot and I figured I was acclimating the corals to the light properly, but it appears that this acan may be bleaching. Does that appear to be the case? If so? What should I do? I already turned the light down a bit.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

what size - or what depth is the tank, and where is the coral placed in the tank? 30w is not a strong light.

 

[bubba005]

what size - or what depth is the tank, and where is the coral placed in the tank? 30w is not a strong light.

The tank is five gallons and this coral is about five inches below the surface. It is close to being directly under the light.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The tank is five gallons and this coral is about five inches below the surface. It is close to being directly under the light.

oh then yes maybe turn the lights down, it might be too bright.

Acan also likes nutrients in the water, so ensure the water has some measurable nitrate and phosphate.

They really don't need a lot of flow, but all corals need some water movement.

Its just my first thoughts for things to check on, maybe others will have more pointers, good luck.

 

[bubba005]

oh then yes maybe turn the lights down, it might be too bright.

Acan also likes nutrients in the water, so ensure the water has some measurable nitrate and phosphate.

They really don't need a lot of flow, but all corals need some water movement.

Its just my first thoughts for things to check on, maybe others will have more pointers, good luck.

Strangely, the acan had been doing just fine until yesterday. When looking at it earlier, I realized that the coral appeared to be turning itself inside out and exposing its mesenterial filaments. It is only a few inches away from a toadstool leather which was shedding earlier this week. Could it be a result of chemical warfare? None of the other corals in the tank are showing such signs of stress. I changed my carbon out yesterday to combat this.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Strangely, the acan had been doing just fine until yesterday. When looking at it earlier, I realized that the coral appeared to be turning itself inside out and exposing its mesenterial filaments. It is only a few inches away from a toadstool leather which was shedding earlier this week. Could it be a result of chemical warfare? None of the other corals in the tank are showing such signs of stress. I changed my carbon out yesterday to combat this.

Not chemical warfare.... toxins from leather corals don't work overnight, they take months of continuous toxin exposure to have effect on other corals.

 

[bubba005]

Not chemical warfare.... toxins from leather corals don't work overnight, they take months of continuous toxin exposure to have effect on other corals.

Understood. I’ll keep feeding it and maintain stability and hope for the best.