Duncan coral problems
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reefndude
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I received a 3 headed duncan last January 31st. It was a birthday gift. Mine did the exact same thing for at least 4 months. I may of moved it around 3 or 4 times, always on the sand bed.
Finally settled in a low flow area. Then really started to open up. 7 new heads popped up, and just like that it has 10 heads! Now it doesn't matter what kind of flow its in. Duncan is still in the same spot with high flow.
It will close up time to time, but no more than a day or two.
Finally settled in a low flow area. Then really started to open up. 7 new heads popped up, and just like that it has 10 heads! Now it doesn't matter what kind of flow its in. Duncan is still in the same spot with high flow.
It will close up time to time, but no more than a day or two.
I received a 3 headed duncan last January 31st. It was a birthday gift. Mine did the exact same thing for at least 4 months. I may of moved it around 3 or 4 times, always on the sand bed.
Finally settled in a low flow area. Then really started to open up. 7 new heads popped up, and just like that it has 10 heads! Now it doesn't matter what kind of flow its in. Duncan is still in the same spot with high flow.
It will close up time to time, but no more than a day or two.
Ok, I'll just leave it alone and see how it works out. Hopefully it will open up for good soon.
philosophile
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Also, check your magnesium levels... I had Duncans that just wouldn't open for a long time.. Turned out my mag was low, which really stops them from opening up.
Actually my magnesium is either spot on or a little high. I've gotten 2 different recommendations for the level it should be. It isn't low though. What is the proper magnesium level?
philosophile
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1200-1400 for most systems is good. I usually aim on the high side as there isn't many cons to slightly high magnesium.
chamjack
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Mine started with two heads. It didn't like a lot of flow on it either. It seemed to open up best low in the tank. I know it does go through a couple days of being closed every once and awhile. Mine will readily take mysis shrimp or anything that falls into it when the fish are eating.
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I had duncans in my 180 that never opened in over a year(under MH in sand bed) however once I moved them to my wifes tank under T5 HO they seemed to open right away.
Ok then mine is a little high. Mine was 1425 when I tested the water yesterday.
Believe me there were times I was ready to toss it in sump, but I am one of those reefers who thinks that if there is a tiny trace of flesh showing it can be saved.
