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Hi all,

Need some advice here, i had my tank for almost 2 years now, very stable. But i've been noticing that my LPS corals colors don't look as vibrant as they used to be.

Any suggestion how i can bring the vibrant colors back?

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Lights spectrum changes, too strong light or lack of certain trace elements might cause lps to bleach

Cheers,

James

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Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

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ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

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TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

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Let me give some info on my tank:

1.5Ft IOS cube
Lightings : Maxspect G2 110W, white and blue together for 5hrs daily.
Skimmer: Bubble Magus Nac QQ
Water change - once a week, 20%

Dosing - Bacteria, calcium, iodine, once weekly

In terms of water quality, i do see my rocks and wave maker rich in coraline algae, so i would think the quality isn't that bad. As for the lighting, i was told by the guys in Aquamarin that it might be too strong, especially with the white

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How high is your maxspect from water surface n how much percentage?

Cheers,

James

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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3-5 watt per litre for LPS is consider on the high range for a normal height tank. This is the recommended figures from most books and websites.

So if I fixed the light issue, will the colors come back?

And one more thing... i didnt mean bro if you are a sis...

Haha thanks for acknowledging that. .

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Try put your led at least 18" away from water surface.

Cheers,

James

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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Hi James,

The problem is, i will need to drill holes in order to hang away from the surface.. so i think for now, i'm going to tint the acrylic cover so that the light to block excessive light..

fingers cross, i hope that works.

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So if I fixed the light issue, will the colors come back?

Haha thanks for acknowledging that. .

:ph34r: name me a reef in the world that sees only 5 hours of sunlight day in day out one...

anyway, try feeding your LPS at least weekly (at night or when they are in makan-ing mood)?

子非鱼,焉知鱼之乐... (you are not the fish so you...)

Then: my 4FT low tech selling off tank... (2006)

Now: (2014)

@Sept 2014

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LOL, that will be mine.. But they do get natural sunlight beaming from the balcony. Yes i do feed them, corals are pretty fat and healthy, just not as colorful..

:erm: hmm... hmm... colorful is in the eye of beholder... or just go LFS and buy some new corals to replace the existing one...

子非鱼,焉知鱼之乐... (you are not the fish so you...)

Then: my 4FT low tech selling off tank... (2006)

Now: (2014)

@Sept 2014

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Hi James,

The problem is, i will need to drill holes in order to hang away from the surface.. so i think for now, i'm going to tint the acrylic cover so that the light to block excessive light..

fingers cross, i hope that works.

Why not use egg crate to cover usually will block some light. A cheap alternative and no need worry about fogging up

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If the led cannot be mount high for light spread, I suggest you replace with T5 tubes instead. Led placed too near water surface with only project a strong light beam onto the corals and that will only burn or bleach them.

Cheers,

James

Cheers,

James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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If the led cannot be mount high for light spread, I suggest you replace with T5 tubes instead. Led placed too near water surface with only project a strong light beam onto the corals and that will only burn or bleach them.

Cheers,

James

Yes i might have to do that, but i think the shortest T5 is 2ft? Mine is 1.5ft tank.. arghhhh..

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Might be strong lights or Nitrates?..

Whats Your Trates?

My Razor is Hanged 19*Above..For my 2ft High tank..You Get the picture?..I Think might be overkill...but cant say give us some params bro..

cheers!

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give them some iodide/iodine.

The spirit of sharing...

always remember forum is like its name - forum

Singapore Reef Club – We are an online discussion community which aim to provide quality information about setting up and keeping a marine reef aquarium. By joining us as a members, you will be able to learn and share your experience in this hobby and at the same time making some friends here !! We hope by educating the public about the marine hobby, we will be able to create greater awareness of the fragility of our coral reefs as well as loving each and every living fish / corals we purchase as a responsible reefer.

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I used to have bleached corals and the reason I was told is that too much white light. give it more % of actinic light helps to retain the color. (I tried and it work for me, so just a suggestion to share)

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Thanks bros for your advise, i do have an acrylic cover which i popped by the shop to get them to tint it.. now it doesnt look as bright.. observing them daily to see if all is good.

So far, corals and fishes are good, just not sure if the colors will come back.

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