Originally Posted by
meowzer
http:///forum/post/2831192
OK, I read somewhere that if it didn't open fully in a few days to move it...so that is not correct??? I am trying to do the right thing, So in your opinion I should just leave it be? The position I described should be ok as far aslight and all???
Well, let's start from the beginning to make sure we'll all together. Big, fleshy LPS corals can easily be torn by their own skeleton during shipping or handling, when being removed from the water, if hit with flow that's too strong, or when falling, etc (they can also be damaged by fish, inverts, and other stinging corals). In optimal conditions, most can recover from a degree of damage - but, more often than not, damaged tissue can be the beginning of the end. Considering the stress in changing conditions and the potential damage in moving the coral, I strongly advise to find an acceptable location and let the coral become established. Unless there is a good reason to move it around, you're much better off to just leave it be.
That said, the conditions need to be right. So, first thing's first - what are your exact water parameters? Also, frogspawns will want pretty subtle water movement - it's okay for them to GENTLY sway, but any more than that can be too strong. Thirdly, do you have any questionable reef critters that might be picking at the coral?
The lighting you describe should be satisfactory. Has this coral been in similar lighting for a while? I ask because photosynthetic corals can experience 'photoshock' when suddenly exposed to lighting more intense than they are adjusted for. If the coral is used to more subdued lighting, than a period of 'light acclimation' is important.
That's the end of my novel. You say you want to do the right thing, so I've tried to be thourough. It's a great hobby, but is complicated and full of research to do it correctly. I suggest you slow down a little and keep trying your best.
