Branching Montipora losing color?

[iujj012]

Hi I recently purchased my first green branching montipora frag from the LFS and it looks very healthy but I am worried that I have it too close to the light in the tank, It came from metal halides at the LFS and I have 4 t5s on my tank. The coral is sitting about mid way up the tank right now.

I am concerned as I can see the redish base of the coral through the polyps, is that a sign of getting too much light or anything else?? I am new to these corals and need some expert help. Thanks.

 

[jango]

It could be just changing colors. What are your parameters?

 

[droth335]

I doubt it is getting too much light coming from under halides to a 4 bulb T-5 system (if anything you may not have enough light). As noted above, it could be adjusting to your tank as most coral will look very different under T-5's than MH's.