Frogspawn coral issue

[lasithawicks]

Seems like my frogspawn coral Started to have an issue recently. A part of the skeleton exposed when the lights go off. My torch has retracted since few weeks. Even after dipping in coral Rx, no pests were found. My cleaner shrimp is nipping at the exposed area too.
My parameters are pretty much stable and as follows

kH - 7.4
Mg - 1500
Ca - 430
Po4- 0.1
No3- 2.5
PH- 8
Salinity- 1.025
Temp - 26

I didn’t dip the frogspawn as yet. Don’t know whether this is a pest issue or cos of water chemistry. I do a 20% water change once or twice a month. And feed corals 2-3 times a week with AB+ and reefroids. Can someone tell me what to check or do to overcome this? Thanks.

 

[James5214]

Any photos? And did u acclimate the coral? Frogspawn are kind of like hammers they like light to medium flow and light to medium lighting. To much flow will tear and rip it's flesh.

 

[lasithawicks]

Any photos? And did u acclimate the coral? Frogspawn are kind of like hammers they like light to medium flow and light to medium lighting. To much flow will tear and rip it's flesh.

Both of the corals were with me for nearly a year and doing fine. Attached is the current status of the torch

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

There is a lot of algae in the pic, it indicates the tank is not matured yet and still imbalanced.

how old is the tank and how long have you had corals?

 

[lasithawicks]

There is a lot of algae in the pic, it indicates the tank is not matured yet and still imbalanced.

how old is the tank and how long have you had corals?

1 year and 4 months. Coral been there from 1.2 years

 

[lasithawicks]

Any photos? And did u acclimate the coral? Frogspawn are kind of like hammers they like light to medium flow and light to medium lighting. To much flow will tear and rip it's flesh.

 

[OldRed1]

Have you done an iodine dip?

 

[lasithawicks]

Have you done an iodine dip?

Nope. Not yet.

 

[Uncle99]

Shrimp.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

there is lots of algae, and your zoa's are closed. There is something wrong with the tank to be like that at year and half old. You cannot just fix just one coral at this point, you need to get your tank and parameters under control.

 

[Mark Novack]

A couple of 30% water changes a day or two apart are always a good emergency measure.

 

[lasithawicks]

Have you done an iodine dip?

What’s the mixing ratio?

 

[Patrick Murphy]

I lol when people say you can rip the flesh off with flow. Like yeah only if it's sitting right in front of a powerhead. But I have this happen occasionally. Could be overfeeding (rot gut), too little flow. Or recently discovered bacteria that live inside Euphyllia. Sometimes it takes it along time to affect the coral. Iodine dip wouldn't hurt. But medicating it is probably the best option if it's worth that to you.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I lol when people say you can rip the flesh off with flow. Like yeah only if it's sitting right in front of a powerhead

No one says "you can rip the flesh OFF with flow". The issue is that as the coral inflates and deflates, too much flow can cause the flesh to be pushed against the sharp septa in a way that makes SMALL TEARS, which can then become infected.

 

[lasithawicks]

I lol when people say you can rip the flesh off with flow. Like yeah only if it's sitting right in front of a powerhead. But I have this happen occasionally. Could be overfeeding (rot gut), too little flow. Or recently discovered bacteria that live inside Euphyllia. Sometimes it takes it along time to affect the coral. Iodine dip wouldn't hurt. But medicating it is probably the best option if it's worth that to you.

Thinking of an iodine dip as the last resort. Even I tried talking to local LFS guys but no one had a proper answer. All suggestions only. Let’s see how iodine works or not. Will keep you posted on the progress (hopefully). Btw what’s the dilution ratio of iodine?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Thinking of an iodine dip as the last resort. Even I tried talking to local LFS guys but no one had a proper answer. All suggestions only. Let’s see how iodine works or not. Will keep you posted on the progress (hopefully). Btw what’s the dilution ratio of iodine?

Iodine is used as an antiseptic and *can* help prevent an infection.
The general rule of thumb is to add a few drops to a container of tank water until it's the color of tea. I usually dip euphyllia/fimbriaphyllia for 15-20 minutes and then rinse in another container of tank water before returning it to the aquarium.

*I wouldn't consider it a last resort at all. Other than the fact that the less you disturb the coral the better, an iodine dip is well tolerated and can prevent problems if done early.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

This might also be a helpful resource...

Coral Dip Guide

I put this together because I was tired of searching around for this information. Here it is in all one place for some of the more popular methods of dipping coral. General cleansers and cleaners commonly used for eliminating parasites and bacterial infections. Coral RX – General, 1.25ml/cup...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Patrick Murphy]

Thinking of an iodine dip as the last resort. Even I tried talking to local LFS guys but no one had a proper answer. All suggestions only. Let’s see how iodine works or not. Will keep you posted on the progress (hopefully). Btw what’s the dilution ratio of iodine?

Yeah there's no exact dosing instructions with the lugols wich is what I use. I try about 6 or 8 drops per 2 cups.

No one says "you can rip the flesh OFF with flow". The issue is that as the coral inflates and deflates, too much flow can cause the flesh to be pushed against the sharp septa in a way that makes SMALL TEARS, which can

 

[Patrick Murphy]

No one says "you can rip the flesh OFF with flow". The issue is that as the coral inflates and deflates, too much flow can cause the flesh to be pushed against the sharp septa in a way that makes SMALL TEARS, which can then become infected.

That's kind of a generic answer. I've been in the hobby since 1997. I still have yet to see this unless you buy or get sent one that's not healthy already. If it's been in a tank for awhile. This isn't the issue.

 

[TheReefDiary]

Seems like my frogspawn coral Started to have an issue recently. A part of the skeleton exposed when the lights go off. My torch has retracted since few weeks. Even after dipping in coral Rx, no pests were found. My cleaner shrimp is nipping at the exposed area too.
My parameters are pretty much stable and as follows

kH - 7.4
Mg - 1500
Ca - 430
Po4- 0.1
No3- 2.5
PH- 8
Salinity- 1.025
Temp - 26

I didn’t dip the frogspawn as yet. Don’t know whether this is a pest issue or cos of water chemistry. I do a 20% water change once or twice a month. And feed corals 2-3 times a week with AB+ and reefroids. Can someone tell me what to check or do to overcome this? Thanks.

I always dip new corals, even if they came from a clean system, so I'd first start with that. I also think your alk is relatively low in my opinion, but obviously everyone's systems are different but I'd aim for above 8 at least. Your corals are most likely using up a lot of alk so I'd dose it if you notice you can sustain it with water changes alone.

Also like you said make sure none of the CUC are irritating the coral.