RMF Candyland

BAUCE · Aug 4, 2020

I got this piece about a month ago after the first one not shipping well. The second one is alive but also came in pretty bleached for some reason. Everything else from this purchase looks great. I can’t seem to find what this piece wants. Anyone with experience have nutrient levels, lighting and flow for it?

OnPointCorals · Aug 4, 2020

Following, as I got this recently also and it’s rather pale.

TMB · Aug 4, 2020

This coral has been super hearty for me - survived many tank episodes.
Just put it in a good spot and give it some time. It should come around for you.
I think mines in about 350 par, medium-ish flow, no idea about nutrients - stopped testing those years ago. Alk is rock steady @ 7.0.

Maybe I'll go grab you a pic if you want.

HTH

TMB

BAUCE · Aug 4, 2020

TMB said:
This coral has been super hearty for me - survived many tank episodes.
Just put it in a good spot and give it some time. It should come around for you.
I think mines in about 350 par, medium-ish flow, no idea about nutrients - stopped testing those years ago. Alk is rock steady @ 7.0.

Maybe I'll go grab you a pic if you want.

HTH

TMB

Guess I’ll just leave it for now and be patient. Maybe it’s normal for this piece to take a while to settle in. Would love a photo

TMB · Aug 4, 2020

Sublime Corals said:
Guess I’ll just leave it for now and be patient. Maybe it’s normal for this piece to take a while to settle in. Would love a photo

Not the best photo ever, and I have a few aptasia I need to deal with

. But here you go...

BAUCE · Aug 5, 2020

TMB said:
Not the best photo ever, and I have a few aptasia I need to deal with. But here you go...

That looks great. Thanks for the photo

JAMSOURY · Aug 5, 2020

I keep mine at 400-450 par with lots of flow!

BAUCE · Aug 5, 2020

JAMSOURY said:
I keep mine at 400-450 par with lots of flow!

hmm I figured mine was pale because its getting too much light. Guess not...

Looks great

maharsreef · Aug 5, 2020

Might be nutrients. Mine was pale for the longest time til I started dosing nitrates. Took mine forever to settle in at about 350par

panic · Aug 6, 2020

450 and high flow for mine too. I didn't get the crazy colors until I let my phosphates rise to .03-.05 and nitrates to 20-25

BAUCE · Aug 6, 2020

panic said:
450 and high flow for mine too. I didn't get the crazy colors until I let my phosphates rise to .03-.05 and nitrates to 20-25

I had a feeling initially that it was low nitrates. I've gotten mine up between 5-10 but it doesnt seem to be enough. Not sure Im willing to go up too much higher at the moment.