WMAS Discussion Forum : Need some Help http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:34:12 +0000 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:03:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=55401 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Need some Help : My .02 cents. SPS love lots of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458658&title=need-some-help#458658 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 9:03pm

My .02 cents.

SPS love lots of flow, but they like random flow not direct. It looks like from the first pic you posted and that FTS that you have a powerhead pointed almost directly at it. If that is the case try aiming the powerhead a different direction, or move it a bit. I've personally had this happen to the edge of a plating monti before.

Also, you said you only see a bit of green with the actinics on. 10K bulbs are great for growth, but even with supplemental lighting don't bring out the colors of your acros.

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:03:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458658&title=need-some-help#458658 <![CDATA[Need some Help : The coral shows the typical...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458620&title=need-some-help#458620 Author: bur01014
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 6:10pm

The coral shows the typical signs of alk swings and Acropora Eating Flatworms (AEFW)....to eliminate the second, take a turkey baster and blow at the coral with short, quick bursts- if you see small flat worm or two flying off, then thats your problem.  If not, then I would think it is due to instable alk.  If you get your alk level dialed down, I see no reason to frag it, as long as the tissue necrosis has been gradual.  If it is rapid tissue necrosis, frag off sooner than later. 
 
 
EDIT: Tricolor acros are notorious for being AEFW favorite coral....


Edited by bur01014 - March 30 2012 at 6:12pm]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:10:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458620&title=need-some-help#458620 <![CDATA[Need some Help : I have a red planet colony...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458589&title=need-some-help#458589 Author: laynframe
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 4:39pm

I have a red planet colony that if my alk gets too low it will do that but all my other sps are fine. Whats your alk at?]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:39:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458589&title=need-some-help#458589 <![CDATA[Need some Help : I agree with all above, each coral...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458513&title=need-some-help#458513 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 1:22pm

I agree with all above, each coral is an individual colony with it's likes and dislikes. Fragging a branch or two could save it.]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:22:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458513&title=need-some-help#458513 <![CDATA[Need some Help : +1^. To be on the safe side I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458502&title=need-some-help#458502 Author: Trevor40
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 12:59pm

+1^. To be on the safe side I would frag it but it is possible that it will stop receding. Depends if you are willing to take that chance. You might drag a small piece just in case and then watch and see.]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:59:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458502&title=need-some-help#458502 <![CDATA[Need some Help : builderofdreams wrote:All other...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458500&title=need-some-help#458500 Author: DLindquist
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 12:50pm

Originally posted by builderofdreams builderofdreams wrote:



All other Acro are doing Great.
I have Jedi mind trick-Green Undata thats is growing really well, and multiple other sps that are doing fine.


That's the crazy thing with acros, seven of them will do great and one will perish. And for no particular reason. If is is STN and not RTN (slow vs. rapid) waiting might be okay. However, I would frag it now. This gives you the best chance of survival. ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:50:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458500&title=need-some-help#458500 <![CDATA[Need some Help : Hard for me to tell but is...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458497&title=need-some-help#458497 Author: Jimbo
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 12:41pm

Hard for me to tell but is that frogspawn just to the left of the Acro that is receding ?  Frogspawn can put out pretty long Sweeper tentacles that might be able to reach that acro. HTH]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:41:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458497&title=need-some-help#458497 <![CDATA[Need some Help : It looks awesome.Look at all that...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458494&title=need-some-help#458494 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 12:25pm

It looks awesome. Thumbs Up
Look at all that growth!

My comment would be that if you consider the stream of water flow, the closest coral upstream of that SPS are a large Sarcophyton and Anthellia/Woods Polyps. I would definitely move the coral to a place a little further downstream of those two.

I believe you use AC, correct? Is it running all the time and do you replace it every 2-3 weeks. The reason I ask this is because I see a tank that is packed with coral, some of which do not get along too well. Running good AC and good coral placement are key to helping "everybody" play together. If you would like to see a similar tank situation, call and visit Ross Bagshaw in Bountiful. He isn't on the MB but it's his wife that makes the treats for the WMAS meetings. His tank is awesome with all kinds of coral and good growth, like yours. Smile
]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:25:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458494&title=need-some-help#458494 <![CDATA[Need some Help : Here they are. Please be...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458480&title=need-some-help#458480 Author: builderofdreams
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 11:26am

Here they are. Please be kind.Embarrassed

Edited by builderofdreams - March 30 2012 at 11:33am]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:26:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458480&title=need-some-help#458480 <![CDATA[Need some Help : The Cyano actually started...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55401&PID=458473&title=need-some-help#458473 Author: builderofdreams
Subject: 55401
Posted: March 30 2012 at 11:09am

The Cyano actually started on the base of this coral.
I can post pictures but will have to be multiple. Tank is to long for one Pic.
 
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