Hammer is dying, what can I do?

[captain spork]

Had this coral for about a month, this past week it has been receded more than not. Today I see half of the head is hanging from the skeleton. Is there anything I can do to save it? Parameters are within normal range except for calcium which was 350 before I did a water change (today). I do have a cyano problem that I have been working on, not sure if it is related?

 

[KrisReef]

I would treat the whole tank with Ciprofloxacin if it was in my system.

Brown Jelly Disease is brutal for lps.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Is that the only coral that is not doing too hot, or are there others?

 

[captain spork]

Is that the only coral that is not doing too hot, or are there others?

I have many Zoa, gap, pulsing Xenia doing fine. One acan and Duncan looks perfectly healthy. Small galaxea colony is acting similar but has not aborted its skeleton like the hammer.

 

[resortez]

I would recommend posting fresh parameter numbers, it would help others get a visual of the system & help with providing suggestion on how to approach the problem.
With the galaxia also showing signs of stress & presence of Cyanobacteria, there can be a problem with parameters, something is definitely not have proper reaction. Posting parameters can help determine what’s lacking in the system. Also sharing info on what fish are in the tank, husbandry practices & maintenance routine. Good luck

 

[captain spork]

I would treat the whole tank with Ciprofloxacin if it was in my system.

Brown Jelly Disease is brutal for lps.

Hey just wanted to update you since your advice was really helpful. Unfortunately it was too late for the hammer and completely aborted but the galaxea is doing pretty good since treatment with antibiotics. I decided not to ruin the cycle on the tank by treating the whole thing but did check all other lps for distress and if they didn’t have any visual problems I removed them from my rocks and put them in a separate frag rack, and started dosing bacteria to outcompete the pathogen. I’m also saving up for a UV light to prevent future problems.

 

[kevgib67]

Not sure your hammer was healthy when you bought it, zero flesh band a sign it has been in decline for some time. As mentioned, if you are going to add additional euphyllia it’s always good to have Cipro on hand as bjd won’t wait for you to order some, it acts quickly.

 

[KrisReef]

Hey just wanted to update you since your advice was really helpful. Unfortunately it was too late for the hammer and completely aborted but the galaxea is doing pretty good since treatment with antibiotics. I decided not to ruin the cycle on the tank by treating the whole thing but did check all other lps for distress and if they didn’t have any visual problems I removed them from my rocks and put them in a separate frag rack, and started dosing bacteria to outcompete the pathogen. I’m also saving up for a UV light to prevent future problems.

Interesting.
Thanks for the reply and results report.