does this acro look sick?

[skratchiechan]

when I first got this, I didn't notice the white tips is this acro dying?

ps
what kind of acro is this?

 

[Zer0]

It does not look sick, and it is not an acropora. That is a pocillopora species. The white tips on it are normal for branching SPS like that, it just means they are growing. When other spots start to turn white, or all of the branches begin to bleach, then you know something is wrong. The coral in that picture looks great actually. Nice polyp extension.

 

[skratchiechan]

cool thanks for clearing that up. the guy at the lfs told me it was acro... how do you pronounce that? lol

 

[Zer0]

(Ack-row-pore-uh) - Acropora

I have no clue how to pronounce the pocillopora one, but i pronounce it (pah-sil-o-pore-uh). If that makes sense.

 

[mr_X]

it is not sick, but i believe it's supposed to be green. how long have you had it and what lighting is it under?

 

[Zer0]

I was thinking the same thing, maybe it is browned out, but i have seen a couple po species that were brown, or at least looked brown so i wasn't too sure. Maybe it has color? Just the pictures throw it off?

 

[melosu58]

Mine are the same color as his.

 

[skratchiechan]

the tips are green and is under 4 bulb t-5s. had it for about a month or so

 

[mr_X]

so, it's just the pic then.