Corals Will Not Open

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Re: Corals Will Not Open

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Ab three days ago. The corals are in indirect flow. But all acros but birdnest is open witch is semi. The lps are all closed. And zoa are semi opened.
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Are you currently running any straight carbon? Your parameters look to be good, although i dont see anything about your magnesium levels. I may be blind though.
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No mag test kit. But I have old carbon filter pad getting new one tomorrow. But running fluval clearmax phos. Nitrate. Nitrite remover
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If you can get that tested somewhere by you I would. I had some issues with my lps when my magnesium was low, specifically some acans and chalice. Not sure how far you are but i could also test it for you.
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I live in bay minette. But I wrote b&b facebook page and asked if they sale the test kits for mag and now I'm waiting for a reply.
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I do not think they had one however I do remember progressive marine had one. Have you tried them yet?
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No I have not I've been wanting to go there just haven't had the chance
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I have carbon running on tank now...still no idea on mag....
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Updated tank parameters
Ph- 8.4 No2- 0 Amm- 0 Po3- 0(last three may be incorrect from algae) Kh- 179 p.p.m Ca- 470 p.p.m Sg- 1.026 Temp- 80.4 degrees farinheight My api test kits read in part per million
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Parameters so far look good im still worried about your mag levels though. Are the lps still closed or partially closed?
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Candy cane is semi open.
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Were you able to get your magnesium tested yet?
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No avemt had a chance but my candy cane is open. Zoa sorta open. One colony of birdnest is open. But other acros are closed
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If you are ever in my area i dont mind testing it for you. Just let me know.
Good to hear some more has finally opened up for you.
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Re: Corals Will Not Open

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Thank ulyou for the hlp and support through this as soon as cristmas is over I'm gonna order new light and mag test kit
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