Is my bird nest coral dying?

[Brian barranco]

Is it dying or growth? Only on top! Help . New

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Doesn’t look good. Parameters, type of lighting and settings, etc. Are you using any media or dosing anything?

 

[Brian barranco]

I recently had a salinity increase. I top off the tank with some Rodi water . No ammonia. N02 no3 is 5pm. Phosphate are at 0 calcium 420 . Alk is 8.5 mag Is at 1400 . I think it was the salinity swing.

 

[Brian barranco]

Use Red Sea test kits .

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

How big of salinity swing? If you plan on growing more sps you should invest in the Hanna ultra low po4 test. What are your lighting details?

 

[ScottR]

I recall that you’re new to reefing. How old is your tank? SPS is usually recommended for older tanks and experienced reefers. Not saying you can’t do it. But SPS need spot on conditions to thrive. Stability of your tank is probably one of the most important parts. Then lighting and flow.