Cyphastrea care...

[Flaxon-Waxon]

I can't find too much solid info online about this encrusting LPS... Any preference to flow and lighting? I read they like shaded areas, but then also read they like to be high in the tank under high lighting...

Right now it is about 80% to the surface under LED lighting, and has a good amount of flow hitting it.

 

[bribo12]

I can't find too much solid info online about this encrusting LPS... Any preference to flow and lighting? I read they like shaded areas, but then also read they like to be high in the tank under high lighting...

Right now it is about 80% to the surface under LED lighting, and has a good amount of flow hitting it.

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I keep mine up high under a kessil 150 with a good amount of flow and it grows like a weed. IMO the more light the better for these guys. Here's mine

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Thanks bribo. Was going to move it but will let it be...

 

[mr_X]

Bribo, isn't yours Leptastrea? IMO, I wouldn't blast Cyphastrea with light. Start it low and work it up if you see it needs more.

 

[bribo12]

Bribo, isn't yours Leptastrea? IMO, I wouldn't blast Cyphastrea with light. Start it low and work it up if you see it needs more.

Oh I've always thought it was cyphastrea japonica but I may be wrong.

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Ahhhh the plot thickens lol... When you say low, Mr.X, it's a breeder tank so the whole tank is low. Should I find a shaded area to put it under?

 

[mr_X]

You have a Tao fixture right? Turned all the way up?

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Tao yes. Blues at 100%. Whites a little under 50%. Light is 9" off water surface.

 

[bribo12]

Here's what It looked like when I got it mr. X

 

[mr_X]

I would start it at the bottom, far left or right. Not directly under the fixture.

 

[mr_X]

Here's what It looked like when I got it mr. XView attachment 214226View attachment 214227

If I'm not mistaken, you have Leptastrea.

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

I'll try that thanks. What signs should I look for to see if it's not happy? Dulling color?

 

[mr_X]

Bleaching, polyps closed up...

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Ok... Noted. Thanks.