Lance's 225 gal tank

Lance · #1 03-07-2011, 01:46 AM

Marie and I were discussing the Pipe Organ a few posts back and I've taken some pics to try to explain what is happening. The longer brown polyps are being replaced by shorter green polyps. I'm not sure what is causing this and I'm also not quite sure if I like it or not. The green polyps are definitely brighter and more attractive than the brown ones but they are shorter and don't move in the flow as much. This coral is huge and looked like a large undulating mass. Now it looks like a green fuzzy basketball.

You can see the longer brownish polyps toward the bottom section of the coral and the green short polyps covering the rest.

marie · #2 03-07-2011, 02:27 AM

Did this start happening after you upgraded to 400W bulbs by any chance? ....It may not need as much polyp surface to get it's light needs anymore

Lance · #3 03-07-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by marie

Did this start happening after you upgraded to 400W bulbs by any chance? ....It may not need as much polyp surface to get it's light needs anymore

I thought the same thing; it must a lighting issue. The 400W have been in for about 8 months; I first noticed this change a couple of months ago. Would it take 6 months?

lastlight · #4 03-07-2011, 05:04 AM

4000.

Tank looks fragtacular too I guess

Parker · #5 03-07-2011, 05:30 PM

The tanks are looking great Lance!

Lance · #6 03-07-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

4000.

Tank looks fragtacular too I guess

4000 what?

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Originally Posted by Parker

The tanks are looking great Lance!

Thanks Parker

lastlight · #7 03-07-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance

4000 what?

Posts. Just thought I'd celebrate up in ya bizz =)

Lance · #8 03-29-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lance

Marie and I were discussing the Pipe Organ a few posts back and I've taken some pics to try to explain what is happening. The longer brown polyps are being replaced by shorter green polyps. I'm not sure what is causing this and I'm also not quite sure if I like it or not. The green polyps are definitely brighter and more attractive than the brown ones but they are shorter and don't move in the flow as much. This coral is huge and looked like a large undulating mass. Now it looks like a green fuzzy basketball.

You can see the longer brownish polyps toward the bottom section of the coral and the green short polyps covering the rest.

So now the polyps are turning brown again? Stupid coral can't make up it's mind!

fishytime · #9 03-29-2011, 05:05 AM

a bit of a temperamental organ huh?......odd

Lance · #10 03-29-2011, 05:13 AM

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a bit of a temperamental organ huh?......odd

Doug, I'm glad you added the word temperamental in that sentence. When discussing my organ the words: bit and odd should never be used.