Tooth coral placement

[Kewlworm]

I was wondering where should I place this coral in my tank. I currently have it on the sand about 28 inches away from the light(my light are 8" away from the water). The light is 175W SE 14K venture, 4 months old.

The reason I ask is few of my red mushroom (new) are reaching up for the light and they were at least 3 feet away from the MH (not sure about the wattage, maybe 400W) at the store.

Also, I am afraid the tooth coral is not getting enough light because I don't see much tentacals extension....I have no actinics right now, could that be why?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sk8r]

Try feeding cyclopeeze. That may wake it up. Also watch your alkalinity and calcium...and give this bad boy plenty of elbow room. They can reach out quite a ways. It may take a time to acclimate. Most of the lps don't need that much light. It may be a case of too much rather than too little: I haven't kept one in years, so I can't say with authority, but I'm suspecting it won't mind being on the sand for a while.