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10/10/2006, 08:37 PM
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Monti Cap Bleaching?
All,
I have had an Orance Monti Cap for almost a year, but it looks like is loosing its color. What could cause it to bleach? |
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10/10/2006, 09:29 PM
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Is it "fading" or does it have "bleach" spots?
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Everyone has an opinion. Accept the fact now that someone isn't going to like yours sooner or later. Current Tank Info: 110g in-wall, ATI 8x54w T5, 2xMP40es, SRO XP-2000i, 2-part Ca/Alk, Apex controlled |
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10/10/2006, 11:09 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Genesis Frag Farm baking under 20K's
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pics??
what kind of salinity meter do you use? doc |
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10/11/2006, 07:19 AM
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Fading
It's fading from the edge in. I will post a pix tonight.
I use a refractometer(sp) and the only change in anything is that I added some more LR, so I moved the Monti up higher. Is not that is getting too much light is it? |
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10/11/2006, 08:06 AM
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if its on the edge I would check for Monti nudis.see the SPS thread for pics of them. the bleaching/damage usually starts on the edges and caps are more susceptible
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10/11/2006, 01:18 PM
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DID I SOUNDS SMRT??
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I have a green that is too light for my liking. I think it may be getting too much light....my pink and purple monti caps are looking good though...just the green that seems like it should be darker.....growth is good though.
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10/11/2006, 05:08 PM
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I am in same boat as DVAN---mine is pretty green but not as DEEP as i would like it...we both use the same lighting on the same size tank too!!! i think it may be too much light however check for monti nudis on the UNDERSIDE
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10/11/2006, 05:42 PM
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DID I SOUNDS SMRT??
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I've been on the look out for nudis...notta
The whole thing is light not like its missing tissue anywhere.
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--DARRYL-- Current Tank Info: 200g SPS dominant Mixed Reef |
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10/11/2006, 08:26 PM
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Pic
Here is a pic, excuse the colors:
 This what it used to look like: 
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10/11/2006, 08:27 PM
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What are your ALK levels? Alk can fluctuate so much in one day.
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10/11/2006, 08:51 PM
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Alk and Calcium Levels
They are low:
2.4 meq/L 340ppm |
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10/11/2006, 08:56 PM
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It's what it's
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Throw us all your water parameters please. Salinity, pH, etc.
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Freed Current Tank Info: 180gal(1120 watts of MH/VHO light), 60gal "sump", Deltec 601 calcium reactor, Euro Reef CS8-3+ skimmer, 20 gallon QT |
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10/12/2006, 08:33 PM
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Water Parameters
Temp 81.3 F
SG 1.025 PH 8.0 to 8.3 Calcium 390pmm Alkalinity 3.77 meq/L Magnesium 1350pmm No trace of Nitrite, Nitrate, Amonia or Phospate All test with Salifert and the SG with refractometer. |
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