Adorned Wrasse Nipping at SPS Polyps

[Ernie C]

I got a super cute and active adorned wrasse. I've noticed it nipping at sps polyps on occasion. Should i be worried? I don't see any damage to the coral yet, seems to nip at everything.

 

[melanotaenia]

He is likely picking bugs or other things off of the coral rather than nipping directly at the SPS polyps/coral as SPS is not a natural food source for these fish.

 

[Ernie C]

That's what i thought but it looks like it is always spot on the polyp, hopefully its copepods or something cause i really like him.

 

[evolved]

It's something on the coral that you're not seeing. Got a magnifying glass? :)