Can someone explain..

[Dan1788]

I was browsing on here today and came across this comment could someone explain this to me in layman's terms

Thanks

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Some SPS corals can suffer at high alkalinity and low nutrients. "Burnt tips" is a common description.

One good hypothesis is that the coral skeleton grows faster than the tissue can keep up, resulting in thin and easily damaged tissue at the growing tips.

 

[Dan1788]

That would make sense then.
Thanks

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Happy Reefing.