Why Corals Change Colors

Why do your new corals change or lose their color as soon as you put them in your aquarium? Most people think that the corals are "sick", but the odds are that they aren't really sick, they just need time to adjust their Zooxanthellae Cells. Why Corals Change Colors explains what is happening and how you can help your corals through the transition to your tank.

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