Bushy Acropora browning and white on the backside

[timmybeasy]

Generally speaking, you (and the tank) are not ready to keep SPS. I don't say that to be rude or judgemental in any way. I don't want to see you continue to bring in coral and kill it. It's bad for everyone/thing involved.

Skimmers might be "expensive" but how much was the coral that just died? I don't think a skimmer is actually necessary on a 10g tank but that's another topic.

We need a full tank picture. We also need some basic water parameters. Alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrates, salinity and temperature to start.

In all honesty, you are rushing this big time. It will only lead to death and more money spent. Slow down.

Ok, thanks. No más, understood. I thought I was ready

 

[timmybeasy]

All of these folks are right, but I will also add that you have not described your lighting and you chose a coral that would be hard for a lot of people to keep. Whenever you are ready again next time, get a small frag of something that is easy to keep and not a mariculture piece which can be very hard.

Thanks for the input

 

[reefwiser]

You have jumped into the deep end of the pool with out learning how to swim. I would spend time learning how to keep the basic animals alive. Start with softcorals and zoa's
They can handle a beginner. Where as SPS corals are totally unforgiving of any errors that a beginner would likely do. They require completely stable water parameters and proper lighting and good water flow. It may tank you several years but if you dedicate yourself to reading and learning from others you will get to where you will be able to keep SPS.

 

[timmybeasy]

You have jumped into the deep end of the pool with out learning how to swim. I would spend time learning how to keep the basic animals alive. Start with softcorals and zoa's
They can handle a beginner. Where as SPS corals are totally unforgiving of any errors that a beginner would likely do. They require completely stable water parameters and proper lighting and good water flow. It may tank you several years but if you dedicate yourself to reading and learning from others you will get to where you will be able to keep SPS.

Thank you, I am also new to the forum so I am learning how to handle a multitude of problems and solutions to the hobby, including how to ask for help. My local fish store is not that friendly to boot, and not a lot of my friends understand the hobby. I feel bad about the coral dying, I understand the compassion side of the hobby and that these organisms need care.

 

[reefwiser]

If there is a local saltwater club in your area join it and go to the meetings and listen and ask questions. A reef tank is a life long learning experience. I have been keep aquariums for 52 years now and I learn something new everyday. It is a large commitment to keep a SPS reef tank I started keeping SPS in 1990. An it has been always one full of challenges.


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