This coral isn't doing so well....

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Hi! I bought this coral from the store a few weeks ago, but I forgot to ask about its name. I wanted to see if anyone can help identify it!

It has been shedding a lot of tissue around the edges. Right now, it has medium water flow and low lighting. What do y’all think?



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Looks like a chalice. I’ve had hit or miss luck with them
 
Hi! I bought this coral from the store a few weeks ago, but I forgot to ask about its name. I wanted to see if anyone can help identify it!

It has been shedding a lot of tissue around the edges. Right now, it has medium water flow and low lighting. What do y’all think?



Screenshot 2026-09-07 at 11.27.42 PM.png

Screenshot 2026-09-07 at 11.27.48 PM.png
It looks like a brain coral, likely Platygyra based on the ridged valleys and growth pattern. Some tissue loss after moving to a new system can happen from shipping or acclimation stress, but continued recession is something to watch closely. I’d keep the flow moderate and indirect, avoid strong light changes, and make sure alkalinity, calcium, salinity, and temperature are stable. If the recession continues, I’d look for tissue damage or signs of infection rather than increasing light or flow aggressively.
 
You can see the lepto under the red deaths



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WHICH FLOW PROBLEM IS HARDEST TO SOLVE IN YOUR REEF?

  • Eliminating dead spots

    Votes: 9 20.9%
  • Keeping sand from blowing around

    Votes: 5 11.6%
  • Balancing flow for different coral types

    Votes: 11 25.6%
  • Creating random or turbulent movement

    Votes: 2 4.7%
  • Finding effective pump placement

    Votes: 2 4.7%
  • Managing noise or vibration

    Votes: 2 4.7%
  • Keeping pumps hidden and accessible

    Votes: 3 7.0%
  • I still feel like I’m mostly guessing

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