Acan question

[m.miller1547]

I picked up two acans yesterday from Aquapros. I'm afraid my lighting could be a bit much with the placement I chose for now. I have 24 cree 3w @ 72w total run around 70% about 8 inches from water. Shouldn't I be seeing better polyp extension?

 

[trackfast]

Most of the polyp extension I see is at night or when only the actinics are on.

 

[Smitty]

Start them out on the sand bed to get acclimated to the lighting...the leds can cause them to bleach because of the intensity.

 

[KeishaKornbread]

Start them out on the sand bed to get acclimated to the lighting...the leds can cause them to bleach because of the intensity.

Yeah, same thing here. When I put them in partial shade off to the side, they really colored up nicely. My acan lords always have their tentacles out. They are gorgeous! I love when they puff up with water and look all huge.

 

[BADGUS]

Put them on the sand toward a ledge and acclimate them to the lights,and yeah you should have better polyp extension,they seem stressed atm.

 

[m.miller1547]

I moved them to outside. Med flow. I'm gonna try feeding tonight. Give them a boost maybe.

 

[m.miller1547]

Here's an update..., they look great.