Moving Frogspawn to another tank

[Mr.Shrimps]

Right now my frogspawn is not doing well in my new tank. I am not sure if the lighting is too bright or it doesn't like the flow and want to move him back to its original tank.

The temp between the two tanks may be off two degrees and the salinity may be off .002. Also alk may be way different. Should I be worried?

 

[mcgyvr]

I wouldn't at all..

 

[sfdan]

I got a frogspawn from the LFS a couple of months ago, temp acclimated the bag and then without further acclimation plopped it into a very heavy bayer dip (using 100% water from my tank) for 15 minutes, then rinsed it off and put it straight into the tank. My tank was about 2 parts higher in salinity than the LFS and I have no doubt the pH and alk were very different.

It opened fully within an hour and has been healthy every since.

The point of this story is LPS and SPS corals really don't need much in the way of acclimation, so I wouldn't worry about it at all. Just be careful you don't squish the flesh into the skeleton when you have it out of the water.

 

[Ron Reefman]

A couple of degrees and 0.002 SG differences are almost nothing. And given some time to acclimate, frogspawn can deal with some pretty intense light.

How long has it been in the new tank? Corals, like all animals, tend to need a bit of time to settle in to new surroundings.

 

[linkedsilas]

It took mine a few days to adjust to everything,including when I upped the flow. I think mine is a drama queens most of the time.

 

[hann1bal]

I had a tank leak so mine went through a quick move back and forth between two tanks and did just fine. After a couple of days it should open up but I do know that if you can get good flow and the right lights (Coral+/Blue+ T5's is what i use) made a BIG difference.

I wouldnt worry about that small salinity or temp difference. It'll be fine but if you want it in the current tank - improve that tank, unless its not possible.

 

[Frostyfishman]

Give it time, frogspawn is a tough cookie.