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reeferRob
Mon, 24th Mar 2008, 02:36 PM
I have a cyphastrea (i believe it to be) that belongs to a friend. It is rapidly dieing. How much light do these require? I had it about mid tank (180 6x2x2) under my 150w MHs, seemed too much for it so I moved it to the bottom in a lower flow area to no avail. I think it is a goner. It is an LPS correct?


Rob
reeferRob
Mon, 24th Mar 2008, 03:02 PM
Ah I see they are in the Faviidae family, so favites? should do fine next to my closed brain.
ErikH
Mon, 24th Mar 2008, 03:03 PM
I found this...
http://www.reeffarmers.com/limitedcyphastrea.htm

It has some of the info you are looking for
reeferRob
Mon, 24th Mar 2008, 04:16 PM
I found this at vividaquariums.com

Care Level: Easy in SPS tank!
Lighting Requirements: Low- Metal Halides
Water Flow: Moderate
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Range: Indo-Pacific, Grown in California
Family: Cyphastrea
Water Conditions: 74-80° F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12

I should be spot on, I just moved it to a little more light, near my brain. Hope it bounces back.

Thanks

Rob