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Bubble coral expelling?
Our green bubble is a month old. Seemed ok until today -- thin strings of reddish brown stuff appearing to be expelled from the skeleton. We feed it once every 2-3 days. Also, noticed side of the skeleton exposed to the light is turning light green.
Parameters: - Salinity 1.022 - Calcium > 400 - Nitrates/phosphates/ammonia/nitrites undetected - temperature 78-80 - VHO lighting (8X3ft -- white/blue) Placement of bubble - close to bottom of tank on a live rock, about 20" from surface of tank, medium flow. We have a colt, finger leather and green branch hammer, all doing ok, and are spaced out at least 6-8" away from each other. See picture below: Tried searching for past threads under bubble coral but no luck. |
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Doesnt the bubble coral need medium to strong lighting...if I remember reading. I would bring it up towards the top 6-8" from the surface and keep atinics on it at night for feedings.
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Salinity is WAY TOO LOW! It needs to stay in the 1.025 - 1.026 range.
It wouldn't hurt to raise the temp to 82.
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Hi
capncapo's comments are well taken ([thanks]). You should act upon them yesterday if not before! The strings of reddish-brown material probably are not coming from the skeleton, but rather the mouth and they are effectively coral "poop." |
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Thanks very much for the salinity help. Will raise immediately.
As far as the bubble needing more light, Eric B's coral book indicates low/medium lighting for this species. |
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