FatDragon
New Member
Hey Reefers, I wanted to share my recent experience with setting up a 10 gallon nano tank(I followed along with the inappropriate reefer's $146 budget build). As a beginner, I was excited to introduce a frogspawn and hammer coral into my tank as my first corals. It's been about three weeks since I introduced them. Initially, both corals were doing well. However, I recently decided to make some adjustments to my aquascape, and it seems to have affected my hammer coral. It's been about 2 weeks since the the readjustments, It's only open on one side, and the polyps look smaller, droopy, and somewhat slumped over. I've been hoping that giving it some time might help, but unfortunately, things haven't improved. I've also been considering if water flow might be an issue. The water filter directs the flow to the right side of the tank, which causes the hammer coral to lean to the left because the flow is bouncing off the glass. I'm wondering if this excessive flow is causing the problem. In my attempt to address the situation, I thought about relocating the coral. However, while observing it, I noticed a strange brown/black mucus-like substance coming from the side of the coral where the polyps aren't extended. I've done some research and found that this could be either coral poop or a condition known as brown jelly disease. But I'm having trouble telling the difference. I am currently retesting the water quality at this very moment and I'll post it below once it's complete, but the past few times that I've tested, everything was within its normal range. Seeing as it only affecting my hammer coral, I don't think it's a water issue. I have attached some photos of the hammer coral as well as the structure of the tank. I'm reaching out to ask for any insights or advice from experienced individuals who might have faced similar situations. Your guidance could really help me ensure the well-being of these corals in my new tank. Thank you so much for your help.
