Green finger leather looks brown

[notgumbelwv]

When actinics are on, a green finger leather looks fairly green. However, once the daylights kick on, it fairly quickly turns brown with polyp extension. I've made sure it's not a dust etc that can be blown off with a baster.

Is this a sign of too much light, not enough light, or just getting acclimated?

I've had it for a week, previously kept under high levels of MH, currently being kept under 2x40 Current. It's about 1/4 of the way from the top of the tank.

Thanks to all for advice.

 

[skimmerman100]

i have the same problem. i think its the light. i fragged a piece out of my 65 gal which has has 2 14,000k halide, i let the peice stick to the rubble then put it in a 2 gallon nano with pc light and it doesnt look green any more, it looks yellow and brown. change the light it may be old too.

 

[notgumbelwv]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8510718#post8510718 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skimmerman100
change the light it may be old too.

Thanks, your similar experience is reassuring. I appreciate it.

Light is just 3 mos old. I'm thinking of upgrading to a 70w MH fixture to give myself some more flexibility down the road.

 

[skimmerman100]

no problem

 

[notgumbelwv]

Looks a bit greener now under 70w MH, even at a lower position in the tank!

 

[skimmerman100]

can you show a pic?