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I have a Duncan coral that used to open all the time, however ever since I stopped target feeding it does not open as often.

Is this normal? I have heard that it is not necessary to target feed Duncan.

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I have a Duncan coral that used to open all the time, however ever since I stopped target feeding it does not open as often.

Is this normal? I have heard that it is not necessary to target feed Duncan.

Since you say after stopping feeding..Maybe your duncans are Accustomed To Being fed..But if you are not feeding they can slowly get used to it..no worries..But makesure to Check your water..So easier to troubleshoot if its not the feedings..

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rgds Ash

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They have been like that even after a month. My nitrates and phosphates measure absolutely 0 with the D-D test kit, and KH, Ca and Mg levels are ok

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I have a Duncan coral that used to open all the time, however ever since I stopped target feeding it does not open as often. Is this normal? I have heard that it is not necessary to target feed Duncan.
I never target feed they still open up nicely.Maybe pest or lighting?
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True, I dipped it in a coral scrub before. Only thing I can think of is my orange spot filefish nipping it, but they eat exclusively sps isn't it. Mine feed on reef food coated on a sps skeleton

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They have been like that even after a month. My nitrates and phosphates measure absolutely 0 with the D-D test kit, and KH, Ca and Mg levels are ok

Thats Might be your Problem..Your Trates are at 0..Duncans Being LPS Need abit of Nitrates..So You Have to feed it..Keep a nitrate level about 1-3PPM Is Good For Mixreef..

cheers

Rgds Ash

300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot)

1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html

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Thats Might be your Problem..Your Trates are at 0..Duncans Being LPS Need abit of Nitrates..So You Have to feed it..Keep a nitrate level about 1-3PPM Is Good For Mixreef..

cheers

Rgds Ash

me agree with this ... my tank ultra high nutrient & me never feed my duncan since day 1 but it fully open all the time ...

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