What causes Monticaps to get algea on them?

[myreef05]

Like the title says, I am perplexed why my monticap is getting algea on it. Is it because the lights are to strong?
I have 2-36" T-5's with 8 bulbs each 39w each bulb all with their own reflectors. They are on my 125.

 

[reefkprz]

too low of flow. definatly not too high of light.

 

[vicegrip]

looks dead.

Not too much light for a 125G.

 

[myreef05]

Originally Posted by reefkprZ
too low of flow. definatly not too high of light.
Ok, thanks. I will move it to a higher flow area.

 

[puffer32]

Yep, algae will grow on dead coral, yours is dead, or on its way out. Sorry.

 

[myreef05]

Originally Posted by puffer32
Yep, algae will grow on dead coral, yours is dead, or on its way out. Sorry.
That sucks. Anyway to save it? It has some pink to it.

 

[reefkprz]

if it has flesh still, try getting it as high up in your tank centered under one set of lighting with moderate high unpredictable flow.

 

[vicegrip]

u can try to break off the pink part and glue it to a small rock.

 

[vicegrip]

Originally Posted by reefkprZ
if it has flesh still, try getting it as high up in your tank centered under one set of lighting with moderate high unpredictable flow.
and that too.

 

[myreef05]

Thanks for all the input. I will move it up in the current.

 

[reefkprz]

you donn want a constant blast of current on it but you want back and forth at minimum of moderate/high flow. the more unpredictable the current the better.

 

[reefkprz]

I really hope you can save it, it looks really bleached, but I hate to see a coral die that can be saved.