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    LPS I.D. Please.

    Hello, It's difficult to tell from the picture because of lack of corallite detail but if I were to guess it's from the Family Faviidae, Genus Echinopora, and perhaps the Forskaliana species. HTH, Kevin
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    2 much flow?!

    Hello, If crabs and snails are in the same area then you can be sure there is not too much flow for SPS corals. Acropora sp. on average tend to tolerate high flow very well and will take on a more natural appearance (much thicker branches). I had more than 23,000 GPH flowing in my 600 gallon...
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    Acro Behavior?

    Hello, Corals extend their polyps mostly at night in the wild to prevent being eaten in combination with the greatest plankton concentration being available during darkness (for the same reason). Acropora corals will learn over a couple of years to extend their polyps during the day if you have...
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    Stylo Removal?

    Hello, If you have a pair of needle nose pliers you can grab it just above the base and rotate your wrist slightly. It should break off where the pliers tip contacts the coral. Cheers, Kevin
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    coral turning a white color

    Hello, Some of the byproducts of the biological processes occurring in your tank are tannins which yellow the water and reduce light transmission. An interesting demonstration I used to perform is to take two white 5 gallon buckets and fill one with tank water that appears perfectly clear and...
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    coral turning a white color

    Hello, A photograph would be very helpful. When SPS corals are stressed they can expel their Zooxanthellae. This can be caused by high water temperature (above 85F), mineral content, PH, salinity, etc. These can be some things to check. Lighting that is too high in intensity can also cause...
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    Birds Nest Placement Issue.

    Hello, I would recommend trimming the Birdsnest back a bit. It is a very hard coral so it is best to use some stainless cutters and instead of trying to cut through the coral grab it (the branch you want to remove) and just twist your wrist. This will prevent it from shattering. I would also...
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    New growth or something wrong

    Hello, Your Montipora corals will do quite well under lower light conditions. I used to keep mine at the bottom of a 30" deep tank. FWIW I was using over driven 400W halides on that tank. Cheers, Kevin
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    New growth or something wrong

    Hello, They look OK to me. SPS corals get very light or bleach white on the surfaces closest to the light source when they receive too much/intense light. Regards, Kevin
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    how to propogate coralline algae

    Hello, Here's the quickest way to spread coralline algae. You will need to buy/borrow a rock with a few square inches of algae already on it. Then get a sponge (very well rinsed) with a scratch pad on one side. Hold the rock in front of a powerhead and rub the rock with the scratchy side of the...
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    ID please

    Hello, It is difficult to tell from the pictures but I would say you are correct. Valonia is the name for the type of algae called bubble algae. Do a search and you will find many pictures of it to compare. You can remove it by gently twisting and pulling it off. Try not to break it as it...
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    Aquatic Dreams Sold

    Aquatic Dreams is under new ownership with a new name "Aquatic Dreams and Beyond". Matt and Shadoe are the new owners. Thank you to all our wonderful friends and customers who have supported us these past 12+ years. All the best, Kevin & Frankie.
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    How Raise the Alkalinity

    Hello, IO is short for Instant Ocean brand of salt mix. Regards, Kevin
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    Problems with new MH Bulbs not working

    Hello, It appears the inner envelope has ruptured. The bulb is not useable. I have not seen that happen from a bad capacitor (I'm not saying it's impossible just I have never seen it). I would suggest removing the current bulb from the socket that it was in and checking the small tab at the...
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    Problems with new MH Bulbs not working

    Hi Jesse, Radium bulbs should run on HQI type ballasts (M80) and pulse start (M138) for the 250w. They will appear much more blue using the M138. It is actually a 270W bulb. Bulb mfgs change bulb design from time to time which can change which ballasts work best. In your case the old PFO...
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    Problems with new MH Bulbs not working

    Hello, Are these mogul mount type or double ended bulbs? Are they also Radium brand? Regards, Kevin
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    A couple of questions.

    Hello, Most fish can see colors very well except the red part of the spectrum. Multiple gobies and shrimp will often exist together even in close proximity. I've seen different species shrimp gobies share the same burrow and two shrimp in the same burrow also. Cheers, Kevin
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    Purple Birds Nest?

    Hello, I don't think it looks like it's on the verge of dieing from your picture. Perhaps it's time to try a little more light intensity. Regards, Kevin
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    Purple Birds Nest?

    Hello, Four weeks is plenty of time to have changed color. Changes in color for Seriatopora sp. due to lighting variation will generally occur in 7-10 days. Cheers, Kevin
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    Purple Birds Nest?

    How long has it been under the new lighting? Regards, Kevin
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