Candy cane coral being eaten ?

Reef by Steele, Pods Starting @ $19
10% of Profits Donated to Coral Restoration!
Jump to Last
L

Looney Tunes

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 25, 2026
Messages
23
Reaction score
5
Location
phoenix
What state or country do you live in
Arizona
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
So not sure but it looks like it was being nipped on? I do have an emerald crab just not sure what else ?

IMG_1066.jpeg IMG_1067.jpeg IMG_1040.jpeg
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
emerald crabs and even large hermit crabs can and will eat candy canes and other LPS, I have witnessed it firsthand. They will even eat the skeleton. Not saying that's what's happening to you without clear evidence, but it is certainly possible.
 
Upvote 0
Dr. Reefs Quarantined Fish

Similar threads

logibear
    • Like
Trumpet/candy cane coral nodule
Replies
1
Views
102
KrisReef
KrisReef
ReefRookie22
  • Question Question
Candy cane down!
Replies
3
Views
408
ReefRookie22
ReefRookie22
A
Candy cane coral- is it dying? 😢
Replies
4
Views
289
rayadog
rayadog
D
Candy cane/torch fragging
Replies
1
Views
193
mcarroll
mcarroll
S
Possible flatworms appearing on multiple LPS corals – need ID help
2
Replies
20
Views
569
Sebreef93
S

TOP 10 Trending Threads

P
Urgent Help Needed: Holy Grail Torch Deteriorating One Day After Delivery
2
Replies
20
Views
412
pelicanhill
P
K
    • Like
KALK + A4R
2
Replies
37
Views
576
ygbsmww
Y
MNAquariums
What are you dosing in your reefs to keep it stable?
2
Replies
21
Views
242
Grog
Grog
JonasRoman
    • Like
Nitrate
2
Replies
30
Views
484
ReneReef
ReneReef
DmitryB
Yellow Tang - scar?
2
Replies
22
Views
234
mmorrison55
mmorrison55
C
Royal Gramma Pale/White and Flashing
2
Replies
29
Views
247
Cornelia_Reefer
C
davidandrzej9
    • Like
Nitrates bottoming out
2
Replies
23
Views
259
RoanokeReef
RoanokeReef
martin.a
Help: Two white spots on Decora
2
Replies
23
Views
172
martin.a
martin.a
S
    • Like
Does any one have an idea what this colorful growth is.
2
Replies
36
Views
536
KrisReef
KrisReef
JonasRoman
What is science, and when its something proven?
2
Replies
24
Views
303
Dan_P
Dan_P
Reef by Steele, Pods Starting @ $19

WHICH FLOW PROBLEM IS HARDEST TO SOLVE IN YOUR REEF?

  • Eliminating dead spots

    Votes: 9 23.1%

  • Keeping sand from blowing around

    Votes: 5 12.8%

  • Balancing flow for different coral types

    Votes: 11 28.2%

  • Creating random or turbulent movement

    Votes: 2 5.1%

  • Finding effective pump placement

    Votes: 1 2.6%

  • Managing noise or vibration

    Votes: 2 5.1%

  • Keeping pumps hidden and accessible

    Votes: 2 5.1%

  • I still feel like I’m mostly guessing

    Votes: 7 17.9%

  • Other (Comment in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
See comments…

New Posts

Free Phyto Promo
Spend $39+ → free 16oz Phyto · Use code FREEPHYTO at checkout · $16.99 value · Densest 6-species blend · Free shipping on every order · 100% live arrival guaranteed Spend $39+ → free 16oz Phyto · Use code FREEPHYTO at checkout · $16.99 value · Densest 6-species blend · Free shipping on every order · 100% live arrival guaranteed
Shop Now Code: FREEPHYTO
SaltwaterAquarium.com
TSA
TCK Corals
World Wide Corals
Dinkins Aquatic Gardens
Nutramar Foods
Tidal Gardens
New Posts
Back
Top
Home
Forums
Post thread…
Market
What's new