Switched lights. Is coralline slowed by switch?

jiminy_crime · 11/04/2017, 07:49 PM

Is it normal for coralline to quit growing as quickly in your tank upon switching lights?

Switched from Kessils to ATIs and it seems as though the coraline in my tank has slowed drastically. Any ideas?

I use diapers with Alk and Ca and add mag weekly.

ROB2005 · 11/04/2017, 08:50 PM

Probably suffering from light shock.

ReefNomad · 11/05/2017, 07:49 AM

Different species of coralline perform differently under varying light conditions. Many of the softer colored lavender and pink varieties will suffer under too intense of a light, but the darker reds, maroon and purple colored varieties will thrive. It can take a few weeks for your colonies to adjust and resettle themselves, but you should notice growth rates similar to your previous ones once everything has adapted.

11/04/2017, 07:49 PM	#1
jiminy_crime Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bixby, OK Posts: 981	Switched lights. Is coralline slowed by switch? Is it normal for coralline to quit growing as quickly in your tank upon switching lights? Switched from Kessils to ATIs and it seems as though the coraline in my tank has slowed drastically. Any ideas? I use diapers with Alk and Ca and add mag weekly. __________________ 1.025 SG/High-pH 8.021 Low-pH 8.00/9-9.3dKh/Ca 440/Mg 1280/Temp 78.5/NO3 .25 ppm/PO4 0/ORP 380 Current Tank Info: 91 gallon RSR 350/RO 152s protein skimmer/36” ATI Dimmable/Neptune WAV/Neptune Apex

11/04/2017, 08:50 PM	#2
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	Probably suffering from light shock. __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

11/05/2017, 07:49 AM	#3
ReefNomad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 130	Different species of coralline perform differently under varying light conditions. Many of the softer colored lavender and pink varieties will suffer under too intense of a light, but the darker reds, maroon and purple colored varieties will thrive. It can take a few weeks for your colonies to adjust and resettle themselves, but you should notice growth rates similar to your previous ones once everything has adapted.