I have a brain that is not doing well

[digital-audiophile]

So, I purchased an open brain a little over a month ago, now it was bleached (being new to reefs I didn't know at the time that the flourecent coulour that drew me in was actually a sign of bleaching )

I figured given a little TLC it would plump up and regain its colour. The problem now is that over the past few weeks little bits of the skeloton on the edge have started to show, and on Saturday a good portion of skelton became exposed. Now I'm not sure what to do. It has been opening its mouth every couple of days and I have been feeding it cyclopeeze and mysis but it keeps deteriorating.

It's in a 10gallon with 65watts PC, AC500 Fuge and a couple rio powerheads. It is at the bottom of the tank with moderate flow around it. I did the base tests on my water last night. Salinity 1.024, PH 8.2, Ammonia 0, Nitrate 0, Nitrites 0. I don't have any other test klits but I assume I should start testing for other elements now.


I'll have to post pictures later as I am in the office right now.


Any advice for a new guy to this hobby?


Greg