Brown Jelly Disease - Goniopora help.

[Glenner’sreef]

So 2 or so weeks ago, I bought a beautiful Goniopora at a pretty reputable lfs here in Arizona. It appeared to be very full and healthy. $100 later, I’m at home acclimating the coral and placing it on the bottom of my tank, setting in the sand. I’ve successfully had gonis in the past thriving and growing on the sandbed. For the past two weeks the coral looked good overall. Three days ago I noticed a small section of the coral skeleton exposed in the center of the coral. A small amount of coral tissue was separated from the skeleton as well. How and when that got there, I don’t know. Two nights ago I noticed 2 pea sized chunks of brown jelly. I immediately syphoned them off with a turkey baster.
Today I’m wondering exactly what I should do.
1. Will it heal itself with time?
2. Should I dip it in Hydrogen Peroxide?
3. Should I get rid of it?
4. Your experience and success with this issue is my next move. Thanks.

 

[i cant think]

So 2 or so weeks ago, I bought a beautiful Goniopora at a pretty reputable lfs here in Arizona. It appeared to be very full and healthy. $100 later, I’m at home acclimating the coral and placing it on the bottom of my tank, setting in the sand. I’ve successfully had gonis in the past thriving and growing on the sandbed. For the past two weeks the coral looked good overall. Three days ago I noticed a small section of the coral skeleton exposed in the center of the coral. A small amount of coral tissue was separated from the skeleton as well. How and when that got there, I don’t know. Two nights ago I noticed 2 pea sized chunks of brown jelly. I immediately syphoned them off with a turkey baster.
Today I’m wondering exactly what I should do.
1. Will it heal itself with time?
2. Should I dip it in Hydrogen Peroxide?
3. Should I get rid of it?
4. Your experience and success with this issue is my next move. Thanks.

I’d dip it and also move it off of the sand. You’ve not lost enough of the coral to lose it altogether yet.

 

[KrisReef]

Based upon experience with corals is seems like something might be nipping at this coral?

Look for the thread experimenting with BJD and CIPRO treatments. My experience with BJD has been limited because once I learned how to treat I reacted quickly (immediately) with CIPRO and nipped the disease in the bud. Never had any luck dipping iodine or other treatments, but a CIPRO dip would be the weakest response I would try if I wanted to save this coral and other lps in my system. GL.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Based upon experience with corals is seems like something might be nipping at this coral?

Look for the thread experimenting with BJD and CIPRO treatments. My experience with BJD has been limited because once I learned how to treat I reacted quickly (immediately) with CIPRO and nipped the disease in the bud. Never had any luck dipping iodine or other treatments, but a CIPRO dip would be the weakest response I would try if I wanted to save this coral and other lps in my system. GL.

Great advice. Thanks, I do want to save it. I’ll pick some up today.

 

[Lavey29]

You sure it wasn't just number 2? BJD kills corals fast like 24 hours maybe 48 and is typically caused by very unbalanced tank parameters although coral stress from changing one tank to another can trigger also
Do the smell test BJD has a very foul odor.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

You sure it wasn't just number 2? BJD kills corals fast like 24 hours maybe 48 and is typically caused by very unbalanced tank parameters although coral stress from changing one tank to another can trigger also
Do the smell test BJD has a very foul odor.

Zoom in on photo, you’ll see a little still on the coral. And a couple of vacant skeletal holes.

 

[crazyfishmom]

I agree that cipro should be the way to go here. The Coral still has plenty of tissue so hopefully it can recover for you. For the cipro bath, a half hour using a small power head so that you get good contact time would be my recommendation.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

I agree that cipro should be the way to go here. The Coral still has plenty of tissue so hopefully it can recover for you. For the cipro bath, a half hour using a small power head so that you get good contact time would be my recommendation.

To be performed in tank water?

 

[crazyfishmom]

To be performed in tank water?

Yes, tank water plus the appropriate dose of cipro in a separate container for 30 minutes with flow.

 

[sfin52]

Based upon experience with corals is seems like something might be nipping at this coral?

Look for the thread experimenting with BJD and CIPRO treatments. My experience with BJD has been limited because once I learned how to treat I reacted quickly (immediately) with CIPRO and nipped the disease in the bud. Never had any luck dipping iodine or other treatments, but a CIPRO dip would be the weakest response I would try if I wanted to save this coral and other lps in my system. GL.

Cipro can't be had in the USA with out prescription. At least that's my understanding

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Cipro can't be had in the USA with out prescription. At least that's my understanding

I’m seeing that as well as I’m online trying to purchase. Argg! We have hydrogen peroxide in our medicine cabinet. Effective or not???

 

[crazyfishmom]

I’m seeing that as well as I’m online trying to purchase. Argg! We have hydrogen peroxide in our medicine cabinet. Effective or not???

More likely to hurt than help.

 

[crazyfishmom]

I’m seeing that as well as I’m online trying to purchase. Argg! We have hydrogen peroxide in our medicine cabinet. Effective or not???

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[Reefing_addiction]

I’m seeing that as well as I’m online trying to purchase. Argg! We have hydrogen peroxide in our medicine cabinet. Effective or not???

I would not dip it in hydrogen peroxide.

I would consider Brightwell Aquatics Lugol's Solution or Povidone-iodine (which is essentially the same thing - never dip without mixing with water I generally mix it so it looks a light tea color … this thread has a video that shows the color of the water)

Because the coral is already stressed I would find a way to lift it off the sand to keep the flesh from becoming irritated.

@steveschuerger or @VintageReefer
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