I have had this piece for a few months now and it has been growing.
Brief lighting issue cause some fading, but that was resolved and color returning to normal.
I noticed the underside has a few areas that are open. These were encrusted when I bought the frag, so I know something is up, but I have no idea what could cause this.
If water parameters could be the culprit, I can post them later.
Intentional livestock include green star polyp (nowhere near the cyphastrea), two hermits, a true of sexy shrimp, and a rock flower anemone which is also not near this frag.
I have some confirmed bristleworms and dwarf brittlestar hitchhikers. I have had aiptasia flare-ups which I treat as they pop up. I have seen some shelless snails late at night as well. I never see anything other than hermits go near the cyphastrea.
I have a significant population of pods which were without phyto for a week, might they have supplemented their diet with my delicious Coral? Last two from when it was new.
Any ideas on the color change also appreciated.
Sorry for poor photography and lighting, O haven't checked the threads on those things out yet.
Brief lighting issue cause some fading, but that was resolved and color returning to normal.
I noticed the underside has a few areas that are open. These were encrusted when I bought the frag, so I know something is up, but I have no idea what could cause this.
If water parameters could be the culprit, I can post them later.
Intentional livestock include green star polyp (nowhere near the cyphastrea), two hermits, a true of sexy shrimp, and a rock flower anemone which is also not near this frag.
I have some confirmed bristleworms and dwarf brittlestar hitchhikers. I have had aiptasia flare-ups which I treat as they pop up. I have seen some shelless snails late at night as well. I never see anything other than hermits go near the cyphastrea.
I have a significant population of pods which were without phyto for a week, might they have supplemented their diet with my delicious Coral? Last two from when it was new.
Any ideas on the color change also appreciated.
Sorry for poor photography and lighting, O haven't checked the threads on those things out yet.