Growth is in all directions instead of single thick branches

[ambergris caye]

I have several sps that are encrusting and growing but not as super thick pieces. I have a green slimer and a milli, and the new branches are half as thick as the branches were when I acquired the pieces. Could it be that they had better lights etc.?

 

[psteeleb]

most likely a flow issue
from what I understand with out strong non laminar flow coral branches tend to grow skinnier

 

[ambergris caye]

Wow I think you nailed it. I have 3-Koralia 3s and one 4 in a 75. What would happen if I traded out for 2 mp 10s or a mp 40.

 

[Dr. Reef]

well having all kinds of powerheads really dont mean u have a lot of flow. direction of flow and randomness matters also with consistent flow but not directly on the coral.

 

[hk855]

I think it would improve in randomness and intensity. I have 3 koralia 3's and I'm going to try to get an mp10 or 40 today at the lfs for my 60. Dimensions are close to a 75, I'll let you know how it affects the tank if they have one in stock.

 

[psteeleb]

I think you have enough pumps but you may want to change them up so the flows crash into each other creating more turbidity or put them on a timer so the flow isn't laminar or consistant

 

[ati70cutlass]

buy a wavemaker. i have 4 mj120s in my 40 breeder and a redsea wavemaker on them. the randomness is awesome.

 

[bobbychullo]

I think you have enough pumps but you may want to change them up so the flows crash into each other creating more turbidity or put them on a timer so the flow isn't laminar or consistant

+1 to both of Psteeleb's posts

more flow

make it random and turbid

acropora branches will grow thicker and closer together in response to a specific prey capture environment.