Advice

[Jeremysl29]

Hello I’m new to the saltwater scene. I have this coral that is turning white and not sure why or what to do to fix. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Here is a before and current pic.

 

[Scotty Buttons]

It's bleaching. That's usually caused by to much light. What kind of lights do you have? And what kind of tank is it? Everybody is going to want to know what your water parameters are?

 

[Jeremysl29]

It's bleaching. That's usually caused by to much light. What kind of lights do you have? And what kind of tank is it? Everybody is going to want to know what your water parameters are?

It’s a biocube32 so it is the led lighting. Had my water tested yesterday at the lfs and was told everything is fine with that.

 

[DSC reef]

What numbers did they give you? The LFS saying parameters are fine doesn't leave me confident. Typically to much light or starvation from zero nitrates/phosphates are the demise of LPS. For now I'd move it to a lower light area and let us know what the parameters are. Testing regularly will help keep an eye on swings like alkalinity. Is recommend to start doing your own testing to get a baseline of your parameters. That's a nice lobophyllia, hope it recovers.

 

[Jeremysl29]

What numbers did they give you? The LFS saying parameters are fine doesn't leave me confident. Typically to much light or starvation from zero nitrates/phosphates are the demise of LPS. For now I'd move it to a lower light area and let us know what the parameters are. Testing regularly will help keep an eye on swings like alkalinity. Is recommend to start doing your own testing to get a baseline of your parameters. That's a nice lobophyllia, hope it recovers.

Thanks for the help and advice, also what kind of testing supplies do you recommend

 

[DSC reef]

Your welcome. Salifert makes nice kits and easy to use.

 

[Scotty Buttons]

I use Salifert test kits. You can get them on eBay for around $15 each. I think the main ones you would want are alkalinity, PH calcium and magnesium.

 

[Jeepguy242]

I use Salifert test kits. You can get them on eBay for around $15 each. I think the main ones you would want are alkalinity, PH calcium and magnesium.

and nitrates

 

[GatorGuys]

The 'big-three' parameters that people want to know are: Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium. These three parameters should be kept at the correct levels if you wish to have any success keeping corals. This article has great information about these parameters (as well as many others): https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/o...-reef-aquarium-by-randy-holmes-farley.173563/

You can also test Phosphate and Nitrate as those are nutrients that can lead to some tank issues. I find the Phosphate/Nitrate tests aren't always accurate and it is pretty easy to get false readings.