What's with this frag?

[IvanTheTerrible]

Anyone out there know what's up with the frag on the left? Both frags have been in my tank for ~1 week. Both were give dip with Bayer and observed for a day before going into the tank. No sign of any pests before or after the dip.

As far as placement goes, they are both currently near the sandbed, not directly under the light. Previously they were on the rock behind them which put them about 4" higher and closer to the center of the tank (more light). I moved them yesterday because the frag on the left was closed up at times and I thought maybe it was getting too much light.

The tank is a 20 long with a Radion XR15W. It is running the "Radiant Color" graph and should be at ~35% max. I have it set to acclimate from 30% to 45% over a 3 week period. Water parameters are OK.
SG-1.026
Alk -7.8
Calcium - 474
Nitrate - 10
Phosphate - 0
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0

I have several other frags, all added at the same time. They all look to be doing great with good PE and nice color. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ivan

 

[rt67ghy]

It may just be taking longer to acclimatize. Having said that, just watch out for any signs of an infection/disease and be prepared to do iodine dip if needed.

 

[scooter31707]

Everything looks ok. How much flow do you have on them. I have had success with little flow, where the tentacles will barely wiggle. It's been some debate if Euphyllia species can be placed beside each other, some say yes and some say no. You might want to keep an eye out at night after lights go out and see if there is any fighting going on. Just a suggestion.

 

[IvanTheTerrible]

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, I came home very late last night and the frag was gone. All flesh completely sloughed off into a pile at the base. Nothing but white skeleton left. I don't think flow was the issue, I think the light was just too much even after I moved it. I've turned it down to 25% and think I'm going to move it down to 20% tonight.