Leptoseris losing tissue

[BangingBaking]

So recently I've noticed a tissue loss in the top of my leptoseris and have no idea what's causing it.

All other corals are fine and the tank parameters are below


Salinity 35ppt
All 7.5
CA 430
MG 1300
Nitrate 10
po4 0.02
Temp 79f

It's placed in a complete shade under the over hang with relatively low flow, lighting used is some Chinese straton knock offs which seems fine growing anything.

 

[Dburr1014]

So recently I've noticed a tissue loss in the top of my leptoseris and have no idea what's causing it.

All other corals are fine and the tank parameters are below


Salinity 35ppt
All 7.5
CA 430
MG 1300
Nitrate 10
po4 0.02
Temp 79f

It's placed in a complete shade under the over hang with relatively low flow, lighting used is some Chinese straton knock offs which seems fine growing anything.

Why is it in the shaded area?
It needs light. I find that they can take medium to highlight but shade is no good. Also make sure it's getting some good flow.

 

[JonoH]

As above - the complete shade might be what's doing it.

Mine sit at the bottom of the tank in filtered light (through other SPS coral), but not in complete shade.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Agree with above. Take it out of the shade and put it in the light.

 

[BangingBaking]

Thanks guys! moved out from the shade to the brighter spot(sandbed, partially shaded). Thought high light was gonna bleach lepto so started with shade, but guess no light is also as bad.

 

[Dburr1014]

Thanks guys! moved out from the shade to the brighter spot(sandbed, partially shaded). Thought high light was gonna bleach lepto so started with shade, but guess no light is also as bad.

Here are a couple of mine in 300+ par.