Bleached Open Brain Coral

[Admiraltian]

a little confusing. so shaded low flow area? we shifted coz...nvm...we dun really move the fellow. 4 idine there is only so much to add. the instruction says not to over dose. maybe will leave it alone for a while n not touch it to further stress the guy

Sorry, didn't see your tank height and the number of t5 u r using. Increase ur nos of t5 first. 2 tubes too little. Try moving higher with low flow.

[liquidnoise]

Sorry, didn't see your tank height and the number of t5 u r using. Increase ur nos of t5 first. 2 tubes too little. Try moving higher with low flow.

we r now blasting all 4 tubes for longer hours. 2 tubes is maybe in the afternoon. when its dark. all 4 tube will be turn on. Shdnt LFS owner tell you tat the coral we bought is not the pink of health? haiz....now all stressed up trying to nurse another coral. water paramtere keep checking...after a while all these stress and all spoils the joy of marine keeping

[Admiraltian]

The color of the brain when u first got it looked ok. Bleached after juz one week kinda fast though. If it losing more colors then u have to start providing some shades for it.

[liquidnoise]

The color of the brain when u first got it looked ok. Bleached after juz one week kinda fast though. If it losing more colors then u have to start providing some shades for it.

the color is the same since day 1 when we saw in LFS. we tot pinkish yellow is the color. we are newbie and do not know wats bleaching until we posted the pics here. Anyways, sent a PM to the LFS. we will see if they response. We specifically said we were newbies (brought my parents coz its their hobby) i m just paying and learn from u guys to teach my mum. Anyways, very disappointed...nvm..lets see if the LFS response. guess we pay to learn

[Admiraltian]

There 2 pics in post # 1, the first pic is the one normal colored, the second pic is the same piece but bleached, rite? So when u got it, it's in the first pic(normal colored) or 2nd pic( bleached) state? Cos u said when u got it, it in pink color, a bit bleached but yet u show a pic of red healthy brain. So kinda confused by wat u mean.

[liquidnoise]

There 2 pics in post # 1, the first pic is the one normal colored, the second pic is the same piece but bleached, rite? So when u got it, it's in the first pic(normal colored) or 2nd pic( bleached) state? Cos u said when u got it, it in pink color, a bit bleached but yet u show a pic of red healthy brain. So kinda confused by wat u mean.

Sorry for the conusion. The thread starter who show the pic is not me. I just pop into the discussion. This is wat it looks like since day 1 we saw in the LFS

[liquidnoise]

the LFS replied. I must say his service and attitude is VERY GOOD! Maybe coz its been a while so every1 is blur...anyways! UPZ for the LPS..i will surely go to buy more from this LFS....!

[Admiraltian]

Ha ha... It is late nite, eyes r sleepy so I Thot u r the TS. My apologies. Which lfs is that?

[liquidnoise]

Ha ha... It is late nite, eyes r sleepy so I Thot u r the TS. My apologies. Which lfs is that?

no la, not nice to mention names, but if you read my post its PM the LFS...keke....very good attitude not denying also not saying whos wat...which i think is a winning formula for business. For his attitude, i will go over more often coz i only gone once as one senior recommended me to go. My mum likes another LFS coz the auntie is very nice and have been going to her since day 1 but a the shop little small. Thus it is "1" of the Marine LFS in that stretch. Think tats all i will say as people are out to do business....plus MOST of them very nice except mayb 1 or 2....kundos to all views and this community for sharing! Only wish the person tat is the owner of the hobby (MUM) listens more and learn.....

[liquidnoise]

Common names: lobed brain coral, open brain coral
Natural origin: Indo-Pacific
Sensitivity (Level 2): These corals are generally tolerant, but need to be fed well.
Feeding: Trachyphyllidae have impressive prey capture ability. They will ready eat a variety of meaty aquarium foods. Be forewarned, they can even eat small aquarium fish!
Lighting (Level 4 to 7): These corals seem to prefer moderate lighting. They can adapt to more intense lighting if allowed to do so slowly over time. As with most all corals, sudden changes in lighting can cause bleaching.
Water flow: Moderate to stronger water flow is ideal.
Placement: These are very aggressive corals best placed in a sand or rubble bottom. Give them plenty of room. Sometimes tangs and hermit crabs will nip at and/or irritate the coral's soft tissue. Keeping the tank well fed can help prevent competition for food.
General: Slow tissue recession can be a sign of starvation. Though these corals have impressive feeder tentacles, in captivity, it may take them some time to get "settled in." If after several weeks you still do not observe an extension of feeder tentacles, you can try to encourage a feeding response with night-time target feeding. One hour after the lights go out, turn off circulation during feeding so that the food can fall onto the coral. Give the coral an hour or two to "grab hold" of the food, then turn the water flow back on. Do this daily (or every other day) until feeder tentacles extend regularly in anticipation of feeding.