Sps look dead. But not dead and growing algae on body

[reefer4816]

so I have a stick that lost all vibrancy. Lost all PE. Out of the blue. The Coral now has some type of color hue to it. And is not totally dead. I thought it would eventually die. But no. It’s been like this for about 2 months it seems like.

I have attached a before photo. And a current photo

Any opinions?

 

[mannyhernz]

The green areas on acro are definitely dead. Other part might be too... need Better pictures

 

[J Rog]

Nice bounce back!

 

[reefer4816]

Nice bounce back!

lol no. The healthy pic is before. And the ****tyone is after.

 

[reefer4816]

The green areas on acro are definitely dead. Other part might be too... need Better pictures

I really don’t think so. I have vermitid snails that grow everywhere. And especially on Coral skeleton. No signs of algae or vermitids growing on any part of this Coral

 

[Mal11224]

The healthy pic shows algae on the plug and the unhealthy one does not. Are you dosing anything? Don't see any polyp extension, which is a bad sign. There is some pigmentation but I think it might be too late for this coral. Might need to check your parameters as well. Could also be a flow/light problem.

 

[bif24701]

There is a great amount of tissues lost. Seems only the branches and any left. This one has taken a hit from STN or RTN. I would cut off a few of the Healthy pieces leaving any dead skeleton. Glue to fresh plug and hope for the best.

 

[2Wheelsonly]

In my opinion this coral is dead, looks starved to death.

 

[Christopher Presley]

Agree with being starved.

 

[jda]

MIllepora is a hard acro to keep. Parameters and regiment is needed to try and help with a cause. It could be lighting, parameters, nutrients, new tank, pests or anything.

 

[mannyhernz]

I really don’t think so. I have vermitid snails that grow everywhere. And especially on Coral skeleton. No signs of algae or vermitids growing on any part of this Coral

Those things dont grow overnight and sometimes takes month for algae/vermetids/sponge to grow on dead coral.

 

[hybridazn]

The parts that are green are no longer living. The tips of the branches appear to still have living tissue but if the issue with the tank isn't corrected it will be dead shortly as well.

 

[Ocdreef]

Did you put a strong spot light on it and inspect it with a magnifying glass? It could have bugs on it without you even knowing it assuming all of your parameters are in line. I know from experience that sometimes you have to sit there for a couple minutes before one of those suckers come out of hiding to scamper across your favorite specimen.