Help!

[Proberta]

What is going on with my palys? sorry for the bad pic.

 

[DoggoThePuffer]

What is going on with my palys? sorry for the bad pic.

What’s your water quality? Also, is your light a coral light and when did you get that coral piece?

 

[Proberta]

What’s your water quality? Also, is your light a coral light and when did you get that coral piece?

Our water tests well except calcium is a bit high and alk a bit low after a water change yesterday. I've had this rock for 2 to 3 months. Its has had it rough with being knocked over and moved a few times. We got an AI prime and we are still in acclimation mode. At first it was on top (fine with original lights), but didn't look well, so we moved to the bottom, still not happy. now trying the middle and I noticed these holes. Am I killing it?

 

[Maggie321]

That appears to be a sponge. Harmless but if you don't like it, you can scrape it off.

 

[DoggoThePuffer]

Our water tests well except calcium is a bit high and alk a bit low after a water change yesterday. I've had this rock for 2 to 3 months. Its has had it rough with being knocked over and moved a few times. We got an AI prime and we are still in acclimation mode. At first it was on top (fine with original lights), but didn't look well, so we moved to the bottom, still not happy. now trying the middle and I noticed these holes. Am I killing it?

Get that alkalinity back up to a stable level! That would be harming it.

 

[Proberta]

Get that alkalinity back up to a stable level! That would be harming it.

What would you consider stable? I'm a newb...

 

[Proberta]

What would you consider stable? I'm a newb...

just checked it and its around 8.7 dkh mg 1360 calcium 500+ ( red sea kit only goes to 500)

 

[Proberta]

That appears to be a sponge. Harmless but if you don't like it, you can scrape it off.

The pinkish mat around the palys? I'm a bit confused.

 

[Dom]

IMO...

1. Slow down.

2. Don't start dosing anything yet.

3. Do a complete round of water tests. For example pH. As I understand it, pH effects ALK. Also, I understand there is a relationship between your CA and Alk.

4. I don't think your calcium is terribly high; I usually shoot for the 440 range. My dkh goals range is between 8-11, so IMO, you're ok there too. And with Mg targets between 1200-1400, I think you're ok there as well.

Can you clarify what it is in the photo that has you concerned?

 

[Maggie321]

The pinkish mat around the palys? I'm a bit confused.

Yes the pinkish mat between the heads I believe to be a sponge

 

[Robink]

Yes the pinkish mat between the heads I believe to be a sponge

I agree, that's a sponge.

 

[Maggie321]

And FWIW, your parameters are fine. Don't change a thing.

 

[Proberta]

will the sponge kill the palys?

 

[Maggie321]

Probably not. Watch them and if they dont open in a couple days then scrape it off.

 

[Proberta]

Yes the pinkish mat between the heads I believe to be a sponge

thank you!

 

[Proberta]

I agree, that's a sponge.

thank you!

 

[CalebWBrink2000]

Sponges are typically a sign of a good, stable tank.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Get alk up But do not overdo it. Potassium and good salinity (1024 - 1026 is favorable). You can accomplish this from simple water changes. Temp also affects their appearance (77-79 - favorable)

 

[JaimeAdams]

/The sponge can irritate and possibly over grow the plays. I have seen it with importing coral. I would pull the plug out and do a dip using hydrogen peroxide. Use tank water and just slowly add some until the sponge starts to bubble. It will kill the sponge, but will not harm the polyps.