Why can't my corals survive???

marine_pheonix · 10-24-2005, 04:23 AM

HI everyone. I would like to ask why can't corals live in my tanks....(this includes those easy-to-keep corals like polyps and mushrooms...)

My tank has been set up for about 4 months with reef-safe fishes in it. The water parameter is all well and i have the following equipments: Venturi Driven Protein Skimmer, a normal filter, and two 21watts light bulb.(one blue one white) I know that the lighting unit which i have now is not sufficient for most corals but i think it should be enough for polys and mushrooms right? So why am i facing this problem of corals dying in my tank?

Thanks.

#99 · 10-24-2005, 04:48 AM

More info please.
Matt

***Reefland*** · 10-24-2005, 11:42 AM

It would be helpful to help diagnose your problem with some additional information. Please post all your water parameters including temp, SG, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, etc. Also please list your acclimation procedures.

SeaMe · 10-24-2005, 02:25 PM

Also need the tank size? 21 watts in not much light.

**kevinpo** · 10-25-2005, 01:20 PM

The distance the corals are from the bulbs is also a critical parameter. You can keep low light corals under normal output bulbs but they need to be 3-6" away from the bulbs without glass between the bulbs and the corals to prosper.

HTH,
Kevin

10-24-2005, 04:23 AM	#1
marine_pheonix Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 38	Why can't my corals survive??? HI everyone. I would like to ask why can't corals live in my tanks....(this includes those easy-to-keep corals like polyps and mushrooms...) My tank has been set up for about 4 months with reef-safe fishes in it. The water parameter is all well and i have the following equipments: Venturi Driven Protein Skimmer, a normal filter, and two 21watts light bulb.(one blue one white) I know that the lighting unit which i have now is not sufficient for most corals but i think it should be enough for polys and mushrooms right? So why am i facing this problem of corals dying in my tank? Thanks.

10-24-2005, 04:48 AM	#2
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10-24-2005, 11:42 AM	#3
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	It would be helpful to help diagnose your problem with some additional information. Please post all your water parameters including temp, SG, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, etc. Also please list your acclimation procedures. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-25-2005, 01:20 PM	#5
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,460	The distance the corals are from the bulbs is also a critical parameter. You can keep low light corals under normal output bulbs but they need to be 3-6" away from the bulbs without glass between the bulbs and the corals to prosper. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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10-24-2005, 02:25 PM	#4
SeaMe Just Moved In Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WA Posts: 39	Also need the tank size? 21 watts in not much light.

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