Euphyllia “Eggs” ??

[emilyjoannoe]

Well Hello there,
I have a bit of a situation occurring at the minute: 3 days ago I noticed one of my Hammers had white “spots” on some of its tips. It looked as though these were inside the tip and not on the surface, I thought perhaps my Torch had stung it and moved them apart to be safe.
This morning I was awake earlier than normal as I have some Clownfish arriving soon. As the lights were still off, I noticed these “eggs” were now on the surface of the tips and were floating off one by one. I also noticed the presence of a 2nd head as well, which I had not previously been aware of due to the angle it is positioned in within my tank.
I hastily inspected all the corals in the tank and saw a larger “egg sack” on one of my Frogspawns as well. This particular Frogspawn developed a large “bubbled” center/mouth about a month ago, which coupled with new tentacles and a clear split in the skeletal structure, lead me to believe it is forming a new head.

Do any of you all have an opinion or suggestions pertained to what this may be?

Tank Contains: A Firefish Goby, Yellow Watchman Goby, Cerith, Trochus & Astraea Snails, Feather Duster, Cluster Feather Duster, Strawberry Conch, Pom Pom Crab & a rogue Bristleworm whose presence I’ve made peace with.
Thank you all!

 

[bluemon]

Maybe Mesenterial Fillaments?

Maybe a google image search to compare on your part might confirm

Granted I’ve never seen my Euphyllia shoot them out, but other LPSes do so more often

 

[cloak]

+1 Mesenterial Filaments.

Basically the coral's guts... It's either offence, (to clear space around them) Defence. (to ward off an attack) Or the coral is just stressed. (parameters) GL.

 

[emilyjoannoe]

Maybe Mesenterial Fillaments?

Maybe a google image search to compare on your part might confirm

Granted I’ve never seen my Euphyllia shoot them out, but other LPSes do so more often

You are absolutely correct, this is precisely what I am seeing in person!
Being that it is currently growing a second head, it would make perfect sense that :
1. It’s becoming more “aggressive” to clear out the necessary additional space for itself.
2. It is now searching for extra nutrition since the 1 mouth is now eating for 2….or
3. Both
Thank you so very much!

 

[emilyjoannoe]

+1 Mesenterial Filaments.

Basically the coral's guts... It's either offence, (to clear space around them) Defence. (to ward off an attack) Or the coral is just stressed. (parameters) GL.

I am certain you’re correct as this is exactly what I am seeing in person, thank you so much for your reply!

 

[ReefQuestCorals]

Maybe Mesenterial Fillaments?

Maybe a google image search to compare on your part might confirm

Granted I’ve never seen my Euphyllia shoot them out, but other LPSes do so more often

I have never seen Euphyllia have them either.. Very interesting