Light Acclimation

Added two new corals into the tank. A hairy mushroom and a holy grail torch. They are not in there permanent spot but just them used to the lighting and flow

Got a new torch today, here’s a pic next to the cotton candy, this was right after I put him, not very happy right now but I will update as he settles in.

Day 81. After acclimating the Torch away from the fam, the Euphyllia garden is looking good.

I am thinking I have the flow about right.

Question:

What are some of the problems that you face when introducing new coral frags to your system(s)?

Just trying to learn from other’s experiences.

They say fishing requires patience. They weren’t kidding. 😂 currently waiting for our new coral beauty to share herself with us. ❤️

Out of the dark ages. 🔦 Day 2 of light acclimation.

Got a Rainbow BTA (green mouth then its tentacles go from green to yellow to pink) from a friend for my bday! Wish me luck on getting these 2 knuckleheads to host it! Any tips would be great!

The Duncan is not a fan of the light, but it sure likes it when the lights are off.

Rookie mistake. I bought this Duncan not long after setting up the tank because I heard they were "easy".

Those 2 bleached branches were there when I bought it. Stupidly, I superglued it to the main rock before I realised it should have sat lower in the tank. Until now, it only extended it's polyps when the lights were off at night (normal) and before the lights were on in the morning in ambient light.

Finally, I think it has adapted to the light conditions and starting to enjoy life.

SPS are not my thing. They scare me. But I bought this local Glitter Green Leptoseris without understanding it wouldn't likely enjoy a ULNS. But despite all that, this hobby always proves that the stereotype is not always a fait acompli and if you are disciplined with parameters and stability, nature finds a way.

It's encrusted over the frag, and now onto the adjoining rock.

Just got the first coral for my tank it’s a hammer coral (it just got in the tank about 2 hours ago so it’s still pretty retracted)

Is this too much flow for it?

Thank really coming along! Great extension on most everything.

Only thing I don't get is my chalice is dying- not photos as l moved it to the side for less light and flow. Any ideas? All my Ips is doing great