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Unread 08/28/2008, 04:37 PM   #1
rusty dowell
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how do u put soft corals into ur tank, that r not used to the mh lighting, i dont want to cut back on light for the rest of the tnk


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Unread 08/28/2008, 04:48 PM   #2
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You can put a few layers of screen over the area and remove a layer everys 2 weeks or so.


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Unread 08/29/2008, 06:42 AM   #3
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maybe try a little shady area until they acclimate to the lighting. slowly pull them back out into the light on the buttom of the tank. thats what i so with some of my softies.


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Unread 08/29/2008, 08:40 AM   #4
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maybe try a little shady area until they acclimate to the lighting. slowly pull them back out into the light on the buttom of the tank. thats what i so with some of my softies.
thats what i do. put them off to the side, under an over hang and slowly mmove them to were you want them.


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Unread 08/29/2008, 10:48 AM   #5
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You can put a few layers of screen over the area and remove a layer everys 2 weeks or so.
This is the best way.


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Unread 08/29/2008, 11:22 AM   #6
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I agree, put them in a corner or an overhang place for a week or two.


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Unread 08/29/2008, 11:44 AM   #7
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i have a MH 150 watt 10k with soft corals
you just have to find a shady spot for them


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