Whats this coral

[Budman's Corals]

Had this about 1 month top of the tank. Hasnt really dine anything

Anyone know what it is and should I move it

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[Great Barrier Reefer]

Looks like a type of acropora. They need lots of light and strong flow, as well as good parameters to start growing. If you give them all these things, they will grow like crazy. Under stronger light they also tend to become more colourful.

 

[Budman's Corals]

Looks like a type of acropora. They need lots of light and strong flow, as well as good parameters to start growing. If you give them all these things, they will grow like crazy. Under stronger light they also tend to become more colourful.

gosh that pic is terrible,it is kinda red has alot light but not good flow but its alive and i hate to move it

 

[Budman's Corals]

it is spreading down on the plug but not sure if it will grow new top or im just not seeing it grow.

 

[turbo21]

it will spread down the plug and onto the rock. this is known as the encrusting phase. once it forms a nice solid base it will start growing new branches everywhere. i would say leave it where it is and it will contiue to grow

bob

 

[Budman's Corals]

it will spread down the plug and onto the rock. this is known as the encrusting phase. once it forms a nice solid base it will start growing new branches everywhere. i would say leave it where it is and it will contiue to grow

bob

i gotcha..solid base first then upward...cool least it stayed alive while my nitrates rose to 80 but now there at 10so it will probably take time to color up

Is that correct

 

[turbo21]

yes

keep the nitrates and phosphates low and the color will return. sometimes it takes a while so don't be discouraged

bob

 

[Budman's Corals]

yes

keep the nitrates and phosphates low and the color will return. sometimes it takes a while so don't be discouraged

bob

well my phosphates been below .04 for the past 6 months but somehow my nitrates went up to 80 2 weeks ago..might of been the new rock that i added and did a mini cycle but hopefully i got it under control..