acros receding

[ackerman]

I have two acro frags starting to lose tissue from the base and its working its way towards the tips. I have a few other sps frag and they are growing and doing well. All the water perameters seem fine. Ive only had them for about a month. They started to loose some tissue right away and then it stoped for a couple of weeks. Now it started again. Does anybody have any recomendations? Should I take them out and frag the tips in hopes of saving something?

 

[Justin/TiV]

yes...I'd frag them.

 

[ackerman]

Is there any chance of them recovering or will they just keep receeding until there is nothing left?

 

[speedstar]

You never know it is a chance you take, I often over reacted when I first got into SPS, now I give them alot more time before going frag happy unless RTN sets in. Are you sure you are getting enough flow and light to the base of the corals?

 

[ackerman]

The one frag that is looking the worst is towards the top of the tank and getting full light. As for the flow I have 2 sieo 2600s in each corner as well as my return pump. I plan on puting a modded mj1200 or two in there also as soon as they get here. Its been a month since they started to receed and it isnt getting any better. Should I frag or not?

 

[speedstar]

If you can see them losing tissue frag them, slowly receeding toss up. The decision is yours.

 

[ackerman]

I think I will probably frag them tomorrow night. I really dont want to lose them completely. Thanks for the help!!

 

[TexasTodd]

Base up recession is usually one of two thing.

1. Phosphates too high.
2. Poor flow.

TT

 

[derekman]

flow, man

 

[RichConley]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8449965#post8449965 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TexasTodd
Base up recession is usually one of two thing.

1. Phosphates too high.
2. Poor flow.

TT

I've seen low alk cause it too.