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Old 01-09-2012, 04:01 AM
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Default Brain coral looks like it's going to pop...pics added

Over the course of the day, my brain coral has puffed right up and looks like it's going to explode. There's nothing around it that could be aggravating it. It's slightly shaded by a rock. I adjusted the rock earlier today but it's gotten bigger. Any thoughts, is this normal? I've had it for a few months.

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Old 01-09-2012, 04:03 AM
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they tend to do that, where do you keep it?? what kind of brain is it??
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Old 01-09-2012, 04:10 AM
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It's on the sand in the middle of the tank. I'm not sure what kind, I got it from Snappy, it's red green and bluish. It's about 3 in tall right now, usually lays fairly flat, but wrinkly if that helps.
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Old 01-09-2012, 04:14 AM
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mine do it all the time ,if im feeding the tank they may swell right up sometimes looks like they are gonna pop sometimes they do it if i handle them or kick up a sandstorm.....not a regular occurance but happens every now and then
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Old 01-09-2012, 04:15 AM
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if its skin/color looks healthy and is feeding then it should be just fine
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Old 01-09-2012, 04:19 AM
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Thanks! I threw some cyclops in the fish food today and left the pumps off for quite awhile, maybe it over ate. It's color is awesome, will post pics tomorrow.
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I was told they do that when they are happy. Deflated all the time is no good.
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314 gallon Drop Off Reef tank. 150 gallon sump. Bean Animal Overflow. Various Tangs, Angels, Triggers, Inverts, Corals, etc.

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Old 01-09-2012, 04:39 PM
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Pictures from last night and this morning, lights were off at both times. First one is from this morning. Don't mind the pink rocks....they were under the sand which has been blown to the corners....lol

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Old 01-09-2012, 04:53 PM
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looks normal to me all my LPS's do that all the time. its all GTG
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Looks happy and hungry. Do you spot feed it mysis or brine at all?
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