Sammydog
Reefing newb
So I was at the LFS today picking up some NSW and RO Water. As usual I had a bit of a sticky beak in the Coral tank.
A bit of a chat about the acro's in the tank (he had a heap of new frags) and I walked out the door with a free piece to try and rescue. This bit has been in the shop tank for quiet a while, just seemed to be overlooked and now has gone to the point that no one was going to buy it.
I've had success before with a piece of chalice bringing it back from a tiny broken chunk, but I think the acro will be a whole new battle.
Any hints, tips etc on giving this the best chance of bouncing back.
Ive posted a few pics to show the coral and where it will sit in the tank. My current parameters are;
Temp: 24.8
Salinity: 1.027
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 0
Phosphates: 0
pH: 8
Alklinity: 80
Calcium: 400
Iron: >0.05mg/L
This is the acro I bought home. Its not been in the tank long, but there are polyps starting to come out. There is still a bit of blue in the lights at this time of day, I will try and get a shot when the lights are full power.
As far as tank placement goes, I have put it at the upper right hand side of the tank.
A bit of a chat about the acro's in the tank (he had a heap of new frags) and I walked out the door with a free piece to try and rescue. This bit has been in the shop tank for quiet a while, just seemed to be overlooked and now has gone to the point that no one was going to buy it.
I've had success before with a piece of chalice bringing it back from a tiny broken chunk, but I think the acro will be a whole new battle.
Any hints, tips etc on giving this the best chance of bouncing back.
Ive posted a few pics to show the coral and where it will sit in the tank. My current parameters are;
Temp: 24.8
Salinity: 1.027
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 0
Phosphates: 0
pH: 8
Alklinity: 80
Calcium: 400
Iron: >0.05mg/L
This is the acro I bought home. Its not been in the tank long, but there are polyps starting to come out. There is still a bit of blue in the lights at this time of day, I will try and get a shot when the lights are full power.
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As far as tank placement goes, I have put it at the upper right hand side of the tank.
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