my candy cane wont open
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ilovereefing <3
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Could be a number of things. How long have you had it? What are your tank parameters?
ilovereefing <3
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It is my understanding that corals shouldn't be added until the system is completely cycled and a little more mature, or even better, stable. Stability is key. Many of the LPS corals tend to be on the hardy side and may make it through cycling but it usually isn't recommended to add them before cycling is complete. It may not be very happy if your parameters are a bit off. Candy cane corals tend to like moderate flow and lighting, so make sure it isn't getting blasted by your lights or whatever pumps you have creating flow in your tank. You could do a large (30% or more) partial water change to bring down high nitrite and nitrate, though I am not completely positive that this is the problem, especially since I don't know how high they are. Our salt water critters are more tolerant of nitrite than their freshwater cousins. You could also add some type of bacteria (BioSpira, Dr. Tim's One and Only) to speed along cycling in your tank. It also may just need some more time to acclimate to your tank. Could any of your other fish or inverts be picking at it? This could cause it to close up too. I would definitely try to get your parameters in line, move it out of direct flow (if it is getting blasted), and make sure the lighting isn't too much for it and see if it inflates. I hope your coral gets better soon...it looks like it would be a real stunner!
ilovereefing <3
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Depends on the individual, I suppose. I don't have any experience with the six line so I am not sure if they'll nip at polyps or not. I made the mistake of adding a green clown goby to my tank (I got him free) only to find out later that they pick at SPS polyps. I couldn't figure out why my first SPS had no polyp extension...until I caught the little bugger in the act. Busted! He was caught and placed in my fuge where he has no SPS to pick at! A lot of fish are deemed reef safe, but sometimes the individual can prove that label wrong. Maybe keep an eye on it. Gives you another reason to stare at your tank for hours on end! LOL! 
From those numbers your tank isn't quite done cycling. Only when your ammonia and nitrites are reading .0 should you begin adding livestock. Nitrates should be below 20
StevenBell
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Too much light could have been torching it.I would keep it low to mid level in the tank moderate flow and light.Gotta be careful with fleshy lps
rjcranor
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I have mine on the sand and some about mid way on a rock. My system is about 12 years old. I've mainly got into coral about 5 years ago. Here is a picture, I've been having to cut mine quite a bit lately. The picture earlier was when I got it this is where I have cut it.
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