Lepto/encrusting LPS help

[bjsreefer]

Question for any lepto/encruster LPS experts: my C-3PO lepto is not doing well in my tank. My phosphates have been very high as are nitrates but I’ve brought the phosphates down below .2 finally (.13) and nitrates are in the 30’s.



Phosphates since it has been in the tank and slowly looking worse and worse were between .25 and .5 usually in the .35-.45 range. But now it’s manageable.




And then followup question- will it regrow over that old skeleton?

 

[tbrown]

I wouldn't call myself an expert by any means but in my experience the lighter colored leptos prefer to, at a minimum, be started in lower PAR. 24k, for example, don't typically handle high PAR without acclimation.

 

[tbrown]

It will regrow over the skeleton if it survives, yes.