What is happening to my Pocillopora?

[Corey Shelk]

It looks like its polyps are being stripping by something. Here is a picture

 

[Silent]

It might be best to frag that immediately and dip it in iodine or something. It will spread and killthe whole thing.

 

[W1ngz]

Looks like something is gradually mowing it down. Have you tried dipping it to see if that helps, or if anything comes off of it?

I'd frag a few healthy pieces and dip them a few times over the course of a week or two to prevent losing it entirely.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

How long's it been like this. Rtn or stn. Frag what you can and hope for the best. Any changes in parameters?

 

[mtdaly85]

RTN / STN. Likely due to a drastic parameter swing or bottom out of available nutrients. Change anything lately?

 

[Corey Shelk]

I had no RODI water on hand last week so I had to use some distilled water I got from Publix. That might be the cause. I’ll frag it as soon as possible

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Hope it recovers for you

 

[SeaDweller]

I wouldn't be too bummed, if a few polyps actually got loose, you might see some colonies start up elsewhere.

 

[mta_morrow]

Pocillipora is notorious for polyp bailout when stressed.

Not saying it happened but maybe it did.

If so, you may have a tank full of pocillipora!

 

[Corey Shelk]

Hopefully it’s just a bailout , thank you all!

 

[Corey Shelk]

Just fragged it. Here is a picture of the leftovers and all of the little drags. Hopefully they all grow big and strong (The pulsing Xenia are closed up because I was bothering them when I was fragging and taking out a bunch of green hair algae)