Millipora problem

[rvdbarnes]

Hi Guys

I recently added this Millipora as a newbie to SPS.
Having a closer look this morning, the skeleton seems to be showing through on this branch?


Does anything jump out at you straight away as to what could be causing this?

A few params for info

35ppt, NO3-3, PO4-0, KH -8.25 (slowly fallen from 9), Mg 1420, Ca-440

My lighting is an AI SOL(feet and rail mounted) peaking at 45/35/35, tank is 120l with this coral placed midway up the rocks, just to the left of the Hysterix

 

[robferrari]

Any updates on the Mille? I have one that looks similar, like there are no polyps on one side but no skeleton showing. I'm wondering if they can grow back. Hopefully someone with more experience can chime in.

 

[reefsurfing]

looks like shock; possibly due to the intensity on your LED's. I would move it out to the corner of the tank and hope the damage isn't going to claim that frag.

To get a more concise answer maybe put up your entire routine and let the more experienced individuals provide you with some feedback. Hope it turns around; nice looking start!

 

[ange062]

+1 to above, doesn't look like TN, just poor PE probably because of adjustment to LED. LED is particularly harsh on new adds. Give it a couple of weeks and it should look fine.

 

[power boat jim]

Check them after the lights go off, if the polyps are extended then, you will probably be ok. Not all sps fully extend polyps during the day and yes it could be just as mentiond above. An adjustment to a more intense light.