coral bleaching can it be reversed?

[Jmonks]

A few of my SPS are bleaching, can they reover?

 

[epicfish]

Yes. As long as you fix the problem that's causing the bleaching and have patience, they will recover.

 

[Jmonks]

what are some of the major causes of bleaching

 

[nvdiz]

too much lighting and high temps are some of the usual causes of bleaching. Zooxanthallae will replenish naturally when given time, meaning your corals will likely recover given they haven't bleached completely.

 

[mike_cmu04]

They will recover like said also bad water parameters can cause them to look bad what are your parameters at?

 

[theSickness]

Stability and slow changes vs drastic changes are what make for nice SPS.

 

[Jmonks]

I did a water change last night I will check them today and see. Can low mag cause bleaching?

 

[bfam4t6]

In my experience, low mag will simply stunt growth. But again, poor parameters in general can always upset SPS.

BTW, I love going to one of my local fish stores a few weeks after they get their ORA shipments in. The owners clearly do not know how to take care of SPS, so they always end up bleaching. I step in and buy them at half price or less. A few weeks in my tank and they look nice a bright again!

 

[zangmann]

In my experience, low mag will simply stunt growth. But again, poor parameters in general can always upset SPS.

BTW, I love going to one of my local fish stores a few weeks after they get their ORA shipments in. The owners clearly do not know how to take care of SPS, so they always end up bleaching. I step in and buy them at half price or less. A few weeks in my tank and they look nice a bright again!

+1

I think the LFS here expect a high turnaround and after a few weeks the corals either brown or bleach. 2 for 1 ORAs are my favorite!

 

[Jmonks]

I guess that's why they say patience is a virtue

 

[gofor100]

I wish my LFS's were that dumb

 

[Flems]

I wish my LFS's were that dumb

Ditto. I wish my LFS actually got ORA shipments .

On a side note, time and stability under the correct conditions and color will return .