Polyp extension question

[Chuja's reef]

Is it normal for a coral to mainly extend it's polyps when the lights are off? When my lights are on I barely get any from it. The identification of it has also been up for debate

 

[JGT]

Pics would help.

 

[Chuja's reef]

Pics would help.

I'll try to get some now

 

[Chuja's reef]

 

[Zach B]

Normal for corals to do this at night, they're eating

 

[JGT]

Appears to be a Cyphastrea. Polyps should be extending while lights are on, unless it’s fairly new to your tank or params/lighting are off.

 

[Chuja's reef]

Appears to be a Cyphastrea. Polyps should be extending while lights are on, unless it’s fairly new to your tank or params/lighting are off.

It's only been in a couple days

 

[JGT]

Ah, OK. Give it some time to acclimate. They like moderate lighting and flow.

 

[Chuja's reef]

Ah, OK. Give it some time to acclimate. They like moderate lighting and flow.

Any tips for placement?

 

[Macbalacano]

feeder tentacles at night maybe?

 

[JGT]

Any tips for placement?

Start low in tank til it acclimates then move it to about midway. When polyps are extended ensure they are moving with the flow, not violently but gently blowing in the breeze.