Sps question

[Reefaddict1979]

I just purchased a strawberry shortcake frag 2 days ago. I noticed it polys seemed to be out more the store then my tank. Is this a bad sign

My alkis 8.4
Nitrates 12
Phosphates.08
Cal 480

Just started to get back into sps after a tank crash.

Currently only have 3 sps
efflo with browned out then colored back up green. No polys
And the shortcake and Ora frostbite witch just bought

 

[Brad Miller]

What light was on it in the store and what light do you have on it now ?

 

[Reefaddict1979]

I have radion xr30 pro

To be honest I didn’t ask Whst they had

They look like radion but could be similar looking light

 

[reeflife3]

It takes time for them to adjust, I added a JF Barney Acro and a shades of fall frag a few months ago. The Barney Acro has fully encrusted the frag plug and has a ton of new growth while the shades of fall frag has done pretty much nothing. Corals grow at their own pace, keep your parameters stable and they will come around.

 

[Mal11224]

Seems like you may have similar lights. Might need to check your par but you may also need to make sure your flow is good as well. Makes a big difference. This is, however, assuming that your parameters are on point.

 

[Reefaddict1979]

My flow is 2 mp60 in a 7 foot 265 tank. It is a Med flow at best. Maybe I ll buy another one to add flow

 

[Mal11224]

My flow is 2 mp60 in a 7 foot 265 tank. It is a Med flow at best. Maybe I ll buy another one to add flow

Once I was able to maintain good parameters and my tank matured, Flow was the biggest contributor to me growing acros. The change was night and day. In a tank that big, I would definitely increase my flow and see how the corals respond. With a strawberry shortcake, you should be able to see stringy polyps. As mentioned, may take some time for the corals to adjust to your tank.