Turquoise Staghorn light acclimation?

[Frtdrmrose7]

I got a large Turquoise Stag frag today for $20 so I couldn’t say no. I drip acclimated then dipped it in Revive and placed in my tank. I’m not a big Acro guy (more Monti) so I just took a shot and placed it near my ORA Birdsnest that is doing really well. I turned off the white spectrum and left the blues on and figured I’d let it acclimate to that and run the whites again tomorrow? Am I over thinking this? He’s been in the tank for 20 min now and I can already see his polyps so I know that’s a good sign.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

 

[Reefer40b]

I would just keep your lights where they normally are and if you see it starting to pale then lower the intensity but i think you will be fine.

 

[jeremevans]

Those are pretty hearty in my experience. They also seem to like lots of light.

 

[Will Wohlers]

I have an ora turquoise stag that's brown as hell unless I absolutely blast it with good light from hydra 26s and t5. I'm talking 500+ par. I think you'll be fine. Great piece. Been a slow grower for me though.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

I have an ora turquoise stag that's brown as hell unless I absolutely blast it with good light from hydra 26s and t5. I'm talking 500+ par. I think you'll be fine. Great piece. Been a slow grower for me though.

I’ve got him pretty high in the tank with my birdsnest (it’s doing great) I’m hoping that will transfer over to this one.

 

[markalot]

My turquoise stag has been mostly brown for over a year. Maddening. Hopefully you got an easier one to color up!

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

Changing the lights just makes it harder for it to get used to it’s conditions. Just keep everything normal and give it time.