What would cause this

[ryshark]

Are you able to lower intensity ?
If not, a piece of bubble wrap may help

I can’t lower intensity, I can only lower duration, but I’m already at only 5-hours of full intensity.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I can’t lower intensity, I can only lower duration, but I’m already at only 5-hours of full intensity.

A piece of small bubble- bubble wrap will reduce intensity then you can run lights 8 hours. Same with cracked ice film for bathroom windows

 

[Dr. Jim]

Here is ICP results from 9-25. Tin is high, but I think that is common with this test. Next time, I will try Triton or ATI and see how they compare. Also, it shows Iodine as low, but I do every 2-weeks a 15%-20% water change using ESV Seawater system.

Tin is 0.01. That isn't "high."....that is fine. (Probably even 10-20 is OK). Some supplements even contain tin (like ZeoVit Macroelements).

 

[ryshark]

Tin is 0.01. That isn't "high."....that is fine. (Probably even 10-20 is OK). Some supplements even contain tin (like ZeoVit Macroelements).

It is .01ppm which is the same as 10ug/l as we are used to seeing it. I think 10 is high, but I don’t think it would cause issues.

 

[schuby]

You call it "front side", but it looks more like the "shaded side". Maybe the frag is used to being straight-up with light from all sides. You've changed its orientation and lighting. Maybe it is adjusting. It appears to be healthier where it gets direct light.

 

[ryshark]

You call it "front side", but it looks more like the "shaded side". Maybe the frag is used to being straight-up with light from all sides. You've changed its orientation and lighting. Maybe it is adjusting. It appears to be healthier where it gets direct light.

That is definitely a possibility I’ve considered too. It’s towards the front of my tank so the majority of the T5 light is hitting it from the back. I’ve thought about moving it further back, but so far have just decided to leave it alone. I think I’ll push it back a few inches today.