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Hey Guys,
So here is a frag I grab from the amazing o2manyfish! I got a few from him about 1-2 weeks ago, red monti cap, green birds nest, xenia, digitata, and this guy (not sure the name, sorry!)
As you can see, it began to turn white. It appears to be still alive, and when I look closely I can still see blue dots. This is the only frag that's doing this. I know there's many factors that can be involved, but I'd love to hear some suggestions!
It appears as if its bleaching, but I doubt my lights are strong enough to bleach! They are current USA orbit marines, and I'm actually upgrading to the IC's when they come in on Tuesday. Here is par data for the orbits vs IC. Tank is only 20" deep: http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Orbit_Marine_Light_Specifications.pdf
Water Specs:
Ph 8.2/am 0/ nit 0 / nitrate 10 / calc 440 / alk 10 / mag 1440ish / temp 79
This particular frag is sitting closer to the bottom (right next to the mushrooms, rock bottom right so what, like 15" deep?)
Tank has been up for about 2 months, and (after) tossing in the frags there was my first diatom bloom that is on it's way out - no CUC
Love to hear your guys opinions if possibly it was the individual frag didn't make it during the transition, or maybe my set up / water parameters were not ideal for it. As mentioned everything else appears to be thriving - but still early to tell long term.
So here is a frag I grab from the amazing o2manyfish! I got a few from him about 1-2 weeks ago, red monti cap, green birds nest, xenia, digitata, and this guy (not sure the name, sorry!)
As you can see, it began to turn white. It appears to be still alive, and when I look closely I can still see blue dots. This is the only frag that's doing this. I know there's many factors that can be involved, but I'd love to hear some suggestions!
It appears as if its bleaching, but I doubt my lights are strong enough to bleach! They are current USA orbit marines, and I'm actually upgrading to the IC's when they come in on Tuesday. Here is par data for the orbits vs IC. Tank is only 20" deep: http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Orbit_Marine_Light_Specifications.pdf
Water Specs:
Ph 8.2/am 0/ nit 0 / nitrate 10 / calc 440 / alk 10 / mag 1440ish / temp 79
This particular frag is sitting closer to the bottom (right next to the mushrooms, rock bottom right so what, like 15" deep?)
Tank has been up for about 2 months, and (after) tossing in the frags there was my first diatom bloom that is on it's way out - no CUC
Love to hear your guys opinions if possibly it was the individual frag didn't make it during the transition, or maybe my set up / water parameters were not ideal for it. As mentioned everything else appears to be thriving - but still early to tell long term.
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