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Don't forget grain size matters too. Too fine, and it'll blow around. Too coarse, and it's hard to plant stuff if you want macros. I use Special Grade Reef Sand, and it's been chill.

Thanks everyone for the reassurance, really appreciate it. Glad to know my branching octo is doing alright.

I've noticed my branching octo's tips changing from green to purple. Is this a normal thing? The coral's extension looks great during the day, but this pic is from evening ramp down.

Does this look like a healthy octo to you guys?

I'm new to corals and just want to make sure they do well.

Thanks for the advice, ravenoak - really appreciate the input on the placement. Low light and low flow seems to be the way to go, I'll have to try that.

I recently acquired a Jason Fox Jack O Lantern Lepto frag from a fellow reefer and it's developed some blackness along one side, which I'm assuming is tissue decay. I'd like to know what steps I can take to address this issue.

As for placement, I've come across conflicting information and I'm ...