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		<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by reefburnaby: 
 
Problem with these SPS is that they don't tell you right away when they are unhappy.  It is usually something I did 5 to 6 days ago...and then it tells me. 
 
- Victor.<hr></blockquote> 
 
 
I agree with part of this Victor,the coral population as a whole may show signs of slow deterioration in five or six days....but most( mine anyways) SPS will slime within minutes,if theres a major problem. 
If its minor,(like a low current)consant polyp retraction would be your first signs. 
 
Andrew, 
 
I would aslo check to make sure it is skeleton you see and not bleached tissue,as the latter can still easily come back...provided its causes have been remedied. 
 
A good way to tell,is within a day or two you will see signs of diatoms on the skeleton,this wont happen if theres any tissue on there. 
 
 
Marc. 
 
[ 24 February 2002: Message edited by: Superfudge ]</p> 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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