Browned Acropora: Best Amino Acid? (poll)

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Amino Acids?

  • KZ AcroGlow

    Votes: 1 10.0%
  • Brightwell Aquatics CoralAmino

    Votes: 1 10.0%
  • Other (please comment in thread)

    Votes: 2 20.0%
  • Amino Acids not Necessary

    Votes: 6 60.0%

  • Total voters
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shawnriv

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Hello All,

I inherited a bunch of browned-out acorpora. What is the best way to get them back to their original, healthy colors? I thought about giving amino acids a try, but not sure which is the best for the problem I'm facing. I spoke with Bulk Reef Supply and they recommended two different amino acids - see poll. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 

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I think none , just low nitrates and good lighting/flow will be enough
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Never dosed any amino's to my tank. Good light, decent flow, decent nutrient levels, and above all else STABILITY.
 

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I've voted for None. I used to dose AcroPower but have stopped the last 6mos+ - no changes in coloration on my tank. I've observed better coloration with lower Alk (~8 dKH) vs 9ish and visually couldn't tell the difference in terms of growth.
 
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