Is this normal?

[ddoc1234]

 

[Rtaylor]

Can you describe your concern? The pic is a little fuzzy. Looks maybe like an unhappy leather coral?

 

[Nano_Man]

Can you take a Photo in full white light so member’s can give you advice also all your water parameters and age of tank please and someone will be able to help

 

[ddoc1234]

Bought it at petco 3 days ago and it's drooping etc. Looks sickly to me. Water tests fine I have it in good water flow like is suggested. Temperature is fine salinity is correct

 

[KStatefan]

Can you quantify fine?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Bought it at petco 3 days ago and it's drooping etc. Looks sickly to me. Water tests fine I have it in good water flow like is suggested. Temperature is fine salinity is correct

Elevate the coral as it does best in upper half of tank under medium flow and moderate to medium light. Once you move it up, give it a few gentle bursts with a turkey baster and direct flow towards it - Not at it

 

[ddoc1234]

I'm hoping that it's just adapting to it's new environment 55 gallon tank good water flow, sufficient lighting, temperature within normal ranges, water tests come out ok. Tank mates are 2 clown fish and a pajama cardinal. No Other live corals have been introduced to the tank as of yet.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Also, what light are you using for your tank?

 

[ddoc1234]

Can you quantify fine?

7.5, 0 ammonia so on so forth within suggested ranges.

 

[ddoc1234]

Also, what light are you using for your tank?

Led lighting. Natural sunlight included during daylight hours.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Led lighting. Natural sunlight included during daylight hours.

What specific LED fixture and settings? Direct or indirect sunlight?

 

[ddoc1234]

Also, what light are you using for your tank?

Led lights mixed with natural sunlight during daylight hours.

 

[ddoc1234]

What specific LED fixture and settings? Direct or indirect sunlight?

Indirect through window near the tank

 

[vetteguy53081]

Indirect through window near the tank

This will cause algae but not upset this type of coral. Flow is the biggest issue with them

 

[Idech]

7.5, 0 ammonia so on so forth within suggested ranges.

Led lights mixed with natural sunlight during daylight hours.

You’re asking for help but not answering questions. Please help us help you.

Parameters :
Nitrate
Phosphate
Salinity
Temperature
Calcium
Magnesium
Alkalinity
PH

Lights : brand name and model.

 

[Reef Stu]

Is 7.5 your ph? If so it is too low. Also salinity/temp are important to know. The other parameters not so much, seeing as though your tank is very new with minimal bio load. If anything I’d bet you have next to no phosphate or nitrates. Your salt should take care of the other parameters as long as you are using adequate salt/mixing properly, and doing water changes. How is the coral look at Petco?