USCG CWO Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I believe this is a type of Lokani. Over the last couple of weeks or so the ends seem to be bubbling (for lack of a better word) up. It wasn't like this when I bought it a couple of months ago and just want to see if this is normal or if I have something going on. I am very new to the acropora corals. Take a look. [/img] [/img] [/img] Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reef Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Do you have it under high flow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Shane, I can't tell you what in the heck that is - but I can tell you it isn't normal. Polyp extension still looks good, which is odd. Usually if a coral isn't happy, the polyps don't extend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Shane, The coral shows decent polyp extension which is a really good sign. If the deformed growth continues I would consider clipping one of the tips to see if the issue subsides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twogirls Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 That is crazy(nutty) I would try moving it around, higher light, lower light, higher flow, lower, Etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Do you have it under high flow? Flow is low to middlin. I had it under a slightly higher flow but changed powerheads as it was to much for the tank. Do acropora's get fungus? Cause that is kind of what it looks like. I don't see anything biting or crawling on it. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 is it hard or soft? If you brush it, does it come off? Or is it hard like calcium deposits? From the pic, it looks kind of clear - I'm guessing soft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hey Jason it is actually kind of hard like calcium deposit. The picture doesn't really show the color it is more blue than white, and I just noticed the only other Acropora I have in the tank is starting to do it also. I'll get pics in a few I am maintanencing right now so things are a mess. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have had this happen when my Mag got outa wack any chance you dose any lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 is there a form of "pox" for acro's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have had this happen when my Mag got outa wack any chance you dose any lately? Actually I am increasing my mag as I am fighting a slight bryopsis algae issue. Do you think this my be it? Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reef Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I've never seen any real fungus attacking corals in my experience my dad may know of something. There are definitely different bacterias that can attack and kill SPS though. Ricky Soutas Jr. -Soutas Saltwater & Reef Inc.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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