Opinions...

[ripped tide]

It's more or less the stability and balance issue. If the levels were way off, then yes. But the color loss would only be a symptom of the issues.
Imbalances can cause growth issues and burnt tips.

Not saying that that is the cause, it's just good to rule it out.

 

[jcampbell]

Ripped Tide;775446 wrote: It's more or less the stability and balance issue. If the levels were way off, then yes. But the color loss would only be a symptom of the issues.
Imbalances can cause growth issues and burnt tips.

Not saying that that is the cause, it's just good to rule it out.

I'll just have to buy some test kits. I dose everything on the same day of the week, same amount...etc.

 

[ripped tide]

Check phosphates too.

 

[jcampbell]

Phosphates are always zero or very close to zero. I run Phosguard and everytime I have my water tested it's 0.

 

[grouper therapy]

It is a light issue especially if you have been using glass tops.

 

[jcampbell]

grouper therapy;775459 wrote: It is a light issue especially if you have been using glass tops.

Can you explain what you mean by light issue? Like what would cause that? How can I stop it?

 

[grouper therapy]

Corals have a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae algae which utilizes light energy. This zooxanthellae algae is the colors you see when you view your corals. It requires the correct intensity and spectrum to flourish. You having a 4 bulb t5 fixture which is fine for most soft and some LPS corals albeit a minimum ,then restricting that intensity with the glass top is why I think it is a light issue ( not enough light)

 

[jcampbell]

grouper therapy;775465 wrote: Corals have a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae algae which utilizes light energy. This zooxanthellae algae is the colors you see when you view your corals. It requires the correct intensity and spectrum to flourish. You having a 4 bulb t5 fixture which is fine for most soft and some LPS corals albeit a minimum ,then restricting that intensity with the glass top is why I think it is a light issue ( not enough light)

I see! What about screens like someone said before? I don't want to risk a fish jumping out.

 

[grouper therapy]

JCampbell;775467 wrote: I see! What about screens like someone said before? I don't want to risk a fish jumping out.

Ive never used as I always had a canopy but from what i understand that work great and block a miniscule amount of light.

 

[rdnelson]

I agree that getting rid of the glass top eqould be my first step. Gets rid of the heat issue, helps gas exchange and improves lighting all in on e fell swoop. I would also o the regular testing ripped tide suggest. You can illuminate a lot with those few steps.

 

[ripped tide]

JCampbell;775150 wrote: I have a 75 gallon RR tank. The tank has been over heating lately(83 degrees). Basically, the tank is just giving me hell with heat, pale coral colors and even my coraline algae(unsolved mystery), good parameters but still getting algae growth...etc. So, I'm guessing all this heat is coming from the pumps and mostly my light(Aquatic Life 4 lamp). I've been debating whether to sell the tank or not(off to college next year) and get a smaller tank,(60 or 40 gallon cube)but that's not going to happen after all that I've done with that tank. So, I've been wondering should I sell the Aquatic Life fixture and get 2 Ecoxotic retrofit LEDs and build a canopy to reduce heat and for better light? Opinions on that or suggestions are welcome...or tips!

It may be light related, but I've seen coraline grow in almost no light. I still lean towards imbalance

I'm standing strong on imbalance.