After purchasing a couple acro frags during the holidays I noticed my JF Fox Flame had some white tips. At first I thought it was growth due to my high PH but after looking back at a photo when I first received it I realized it was a burnt tip. I've done quite bit of reading on what may have caused burnt tips and the only thing I can come up with is I was running too much carbon and for too long. (After I removed my carbon bag I realized its the most I've ever filled the bag) The remaining 8+ acro's I have in my tank are not showing any signs of burnt tips like my JF fox flame . I do have an ICP test that I plan on sending out this week. Does anyone else have any other suggestions or experience with burnt tips? Also, should I cut off the burnt tips? My parameters and pics of the coral are below.
NOTE: I have not had any large Alk. swings. My Alk. swings ~0.5dkh throughout the entire day.
Parameters
PO4: 0.02
NO3: 10-15
PH: 8.4
Alk: 7.9-8.0
Cal: 500
Mag: 1600
PAR: 200-350 (SPS only tank)
Before (Few days after receiving) Today (Burnt Tips)
NOTE: I have not had any large Alk. swings. My Alk. swings ~0.5dkh throughout the entire day.
Parameters
PO4: 0.02
NO3: 10-15
PH: 8.4
Alk: 7.9-8.0
Cal: 500
Mag: 1600
PAR: 200-350 (SPS only tank)
Before (Few days after receiving) Today (Burnt Tips)