thanks. all the frags i got from you are also all doing great. i do use carbon. i use just the regular carbon bags used for aquaclear HOT filters and change it monthly. i guess i should use a better brand. but it's been keeping my water clear so far.
mike-i've had the birdsnest just for 3 days now. all the polyps are out and it seems to be keeping its color so far. i'm keeping my fingers crossed.
i have it directly under 1 of my 175W 10k XM MH ~6-7 inches w/ very strong random flow around it.
jim-i did keep it higher when i got it but my urchin kept knocking it over. im still trying to find a stable place for it. it kept its dark green color but the purple rim faded a bit. it's starting to show some new purple over the past week and hopefully it would continue its comeback.one more thing, i read that you were using 250w 10k AB MH, do you have any experience w/ the 175W AB 10k? i was wondering if it would help w/ some colors. thanks again.
I had one that was that pink color, under PC lights, and it grow very well but it start to turn golden or brown over time. The other problem I had was my Turbo snails keep knocking it over into my Pagoda and Hairly Mushrooms. I think they're pretty hardy just kinda hard to keep the pink color. Anyway good luck it's a great looking coral.
I do - I started with the AB 175's but wasn't enough intensity due to the distance to the sand bed - since I like to have clams, I needed to upgrade. Now I have dual 250s and just bought new bulbs - the purple is exquisite now, a must see.
Jim
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