Help with Favites!

[jpc763]

I bought this coral in March and it seems to be bleaching. I have read up on some of the possible diseases and cannot find anything that matches what I have going on. It is slowly turning white on the top and back. Not the green centers, but the purple walls.

Can anyone help?

April 3rd

April 21st

Today

Thanks, John

 

[Justin74]

Probably too much light. Seeing how it's fading top down, where light would be hitting it hardest. All my closed brains I have to keep down on the sand an/or partially shaded with my T5's.

-Justin

 

[jpc763]

Everything I read has said that moderate to high lighting. I bought the coral from a guy who had it under metal halide in a frag tank so I am confused why it is not liking the light.

I see what you mean by fading top down. Do you suggest a move?

 

[roblack]

Sometimes when you see a coral up high in a frag tank, it may have only been there a short time. They will look good for a while, often even better for a bit because the bright light accentuates the colors and texture. The effect tends to be temporary unless it is a high light coral. I agree with Justin, too much light and move it down to a less intense area and it will probably color back up.