SPS goes out of water on water change bad?

[gate]

I siphon about 5g off my 40g tank weekly and some of my SPS goes above the water level in the process. Is this bad? It's out the water for about 5 mins. One goes completely out. I think it's a pocillepora (spell check). Is this something to worry about? So far everything seem fine...

any advice would be appretiated. thanks!

 

[Anonymous]

Some coral got out of water during low tide twice a day without issue. For deep water species, it may be a problem, but for most of the coral, a few minutes should be fine unless the air temperature is very high, such as right next to the MH bulbs.

 

[Anonymous]

I'd just splash them with water every minute or so and not worry about much. They should be fine.

Louey

 

[Anonymous]

A few minutes will not hurt any thing. You may want to turn off your lights as a precaution.

 

[jumpincactus]

yes that is true I have several that are out of water 10 min and no ill effects. Of course the canopy is raised so no direct MH heat.

 

[SnowManSnow]

i agree.. no issues...

b

 

[gate]

Thanks for the reply. now I dont have to rush refilling the tank (making a mess in the process). I actually got shocked once while stepping on wet carpet and sticking my hand in the tank.