RMF Candyland

[BAUCE]

I got this piece about a month ago after the first one not shipping well. The second one is alive but also came in pretty bleached for some reason. Everything else from this purchase looks great. I can’t seem to find what this piece wants. Anyone with experience have nutrient levels, lighting and flow for it?

 

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Following, as I got this recently also and it’s rather pale.

 

[TMB]

This coral has been super hearty for me - survived many tank episodes.
Just put it in a good spot and give it some time. It should come around for you.
I think mines in about 350 par, medium-ish flow, no idea about nutrients - stopped testing those years ago. Alk is rock steady @ 7.0.

Maybe I'll go grab you a pic if you want.

HTH

TMB

 

[BAUCE]

This coral has been super hearty for me - survived many tank episodes.
Just put it in a good spot and give it some time. It should come around for you.
I think mines in about 350 par, medium-ish flow, no idea about nutrients - stopped testing those years ago. Alk is rock steady @ 7.0.

Maybe I'll go grab you a pic if you want.

HTH

TMB

Guess I’ll just leave it for now and be patient. Maybe it’s normal for this piece to take a while to settle in. Would love a photo

 

[TMB]

Guess I’ll just leave it for now and be patient. Maybe it’s normal for this piece to take a while to settle in. Would love a photo

Not the best photo ever, and I have a few aptasia I need to deal with:oops:. But here you go...

 

[BAUCE]

Not the best photo ever, and I have a few aptasia I need to deal with:oops:. But here you go...

That looks great. Thanks for the photo

 

[JAMSOURY]

I keep mine at 400-450 par with lots of flow!

 

[BAUCE]

I keep mine at 400-450 par with lots of flow!

hmm I figured mine was pale because its getting too much light. Guess not...

Looks great

 

[maharsreef]

Might be nutrients. Mine was pale for the longest time til I started dosing nitrates. Took mine forever to settle in at about 350par

 

[panic]

450 and high flow for mine too. I didn't get the crazy colors until I let my phosphates rise to .03-.05 and nitrates to 20-25

 

[BAUCE]

450 and high flow for mine too. I didn't get the crazy colors until I let my phosphates rise to .03-.05 and nitrates to 20-25

I had a feeling initially that it was low nitrates. I've gotten mine up between 5-10 but it doesnt seem to be enough. Not sure Im willing to go up too much higher at the moment.

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

Mines a bit pale too, thought of lowering it but looks like it’s one that just likes the nutrients high