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Old 09-13-2006, 08:38 PM   #1
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Hello eveyone new to this site

Hi eveyone.Mike here.I was referred to this site by someone at fish town usa in queens.Well I've been doing this salt water thing for about a year now I'am currently runing a 55 gallon reef with Tek T5 ho light a aquamedic multi skimmer and a 30 gallon reugium.lately I notice that the tips of some of my acropora turning a brownish color is there any reason for this.
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Old 09-13-2006, 09:39 PM   #2
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Welcome to the site, hope u enjoy ur stay....

acros can turn brown for many reasons...

- to much nutrients/phosphates
- to much lighting
- not enough flow
- calcium, alk, mag
- salinity
- ph
and the list goes on....

why dont u start a thread on ur tank and tell us all about it... we love pics and info... what is all ur levels at....
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Old 09-14-2006, 01:10 AM   #5
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Old 09-14-2006, 04:29 AM   #6
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Old 09-14-2006, 07:37 AM   #8
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i find low lighting causes browning. too high lighting will bleach.
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Old 09-14-2006, 12:03 PM   #9
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Welcome aboard matee.
acro should mabe change its location.
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