Some dead lookin spots on Candy Coral

[movinweight]

Just aquired from LFS. It appears as this bottom side was close or touching the base of the holding tank. Anything I can do for it? Also, what is good placement for this coral and should it be horizontal or vertically placed in my reef.

P.S. I do not have a smaller version of the pic file if someone could help me out with that.

Thanks

 

[movinweight]

Anyone that can help me post this pic...mine is too big

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h320/movinweight/100_0315.jpg

I think you should be able to view the photo here

 

[austinsdad]

Not sure on horizontal vs. vertical, but they require only moderate current with indirect bright light. What kinda lighting do you have? MHs can cause problems if the Caulastrea furcata/candy cane/trumpet coral is situated too high in the tank.

 

[movinweight]

I am working on a low light tank, so i am only running a 96w Coralife PC(50/50 Actinic 03/10k)
I have also noticed some strange white spots on the skeleton of the coral as well. Any help?

 

[roka64]

What are your water paramiters?

 

[movinweight]

SG-1.024
Ph-8.3(good alk level as well)
Ammonia-0
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-5-15(been battling for a week now with PWC's)
Calcium- 380-400

Temp around 78-79

Anything else I forgot?