Bleaching Brain

[Lofus]

I'm a little worried about this guy.



My params are

SpG 1.026
Temp 25.6C
NO3 0
PO4 0.03
pH 8.2

Lights are 2 x 10,000K 250W DE halides over a 72 gal bow.

Any suggestions on saving it? It has been in the tank two weeks and for most of the two weeks I've had a cyno outbreak.

[EmilyB]

Fed it?

[Lofus]

not directly fed but I have seen it pulling mysis from the water every other day or so. Think I should target feed it?

[molybdenumman]

This has happened to me acouple of times, both resulting in the eventual demise of the coral. You should definitely spot feed it. Hopefully its not too late.

[Delphinus]

I would target feed it (turkey baster/mysis). If it's out in direct light, I'd suggest putting it under an overhang or something to shade it a little, since you've upgraded your lighting recently I wonder if it could be related.

[Jack]

Is this a new coral? Could be a reaction to new, stronger lights.

[Aquattro]

too much light and not enough direct feeding is my vote also

[sumpfinfishe]

Ah yes I would have to agree 100% that it's getting too much light and not enough food

Most LPS corals prefer a medium level of light and they won't complain about being target fed either! Also keep in mind that medium level light corals may need a lower level if you have strong lighting.

I too, hope it's not too late.

[Lofus]

Thanks guys. I target fed it last night and will stick it under an overhang. It seemed to be eating last night so hopefully it will pull through.

It is a new to the tank coral and is under brand new bulbs so there could be an intensity issue.

Jim