bird nest help

[wearenotmonkey]

What lightning needed to keep bird nest ?

[kamino]

SPS coral probably need good lighting. But of course it depends when you intend to place the coral and its depth from the light set. Have seen people used 4 T5HO, MH and LED...

maybe wait for the SPS experts to advise

Read this thread -

[tamama]

I used to use LED, but afterward changed to use MH +T5. Colour and growth can seen much better.

[wearenotmonkey]

I have two birdnests, initially both put at highest place and directly under led light. after sometime, one is blooming and the other is fating . What could be the reason ?

[pitto]

I have two birdnests, initially both put at highest place and directly under led light. after sometime, one is blooming and the other is fating . What could be the reason ?

any sign of stn?

[tropic]

No direct flow and no direct light.

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[bhtteo]

Perhaps you need to monitor the water parameter and make sure there are within acceptable range.

[wearenotmonkey]

so birdnest needs no direct light and direct flow ?

water parameter checked and fine...

[tropic]

If you tested water para are within range, do slowly mount your sps higher over time. They want flow but no direct flow which will cause their tissue to damage.

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[wearenotmonkey]

ok, then should I shield from direct light also?

[wearenotmonkey]

Now I can see slime algae is growing at the tips and the trunk is turning white...is the birdnest diying ?

[tqut]

Now I can see slime algae is growing at the tips and the trunk is turning white...is the birdnest diying ?

Sounds like it.

What is your water parameters?

Most SPS issues stem from poor water quality. Until that is fixed, it won't help no matter how you adjust the lights or flow.

[wearenotmonkey]

I checked the water para and all within range sg = 1.024. Calsium - 450, Alk = 200, No < 0.05

[tqut]

I checked the water para and all within range sg = 1.024. Calsium - 450, Alk = 200, No < 0.05

Alk = 200

I assume you are measuring Alk in ppm. So your Alk should be around 11 KH, which is quite high. I usually get SPS issues when my Alk raises above 9 KH.

What's your PO4?

[wearenotmonkey]

ok will check the PO4 tonight....

so what to do to resurrect it again ?

[wearenotmonkey]

checked the water ph as 7.8 ...is that too high ?

[tqut]

checked the water ph as 7.8 ...is that too high ?

ph-7.8 is ok.

many people keep ph around 8

[braincoral]

Now I can see slime algae is growing at the tips and the trunk is turning white...is the birdnest diying ?

Its not dying.

Just trim off the algae that frow in the tip will do

[wearenotmonkey]

I just a stick to clear the algae and use wavemaker to blow at the birdnest. it's now algae clear ....so do i need to let it expose to direct light ?

[bhtteo]

[wearenotmonkey]

Haha first time trying birdnest...but don't understand why the other birdnest put together with this one, which is doing well...

[wearenotmonkey]

Any chances for surviving?

[wearenotmonkey]

Is the birdnest position ok?

[jxlex]

Wow.... IMO chances are pretty slim... Good luck dude

[tamama]

Where is it?