All i did was Feed.Help!
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Topic: All i did was Feed.Help!
Posted By: builderofdreams
Subject: All i did was Feed.Help!
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 6:50pm
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All i did was feed.Siversides,krill and marine snow. Someone tell me this coral is just feeding.Yes LIE.  ------------- It's Not a Hobby It's an Obsession 150&210 Gallons of Madness and. Sanity! 801-850-4915 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65135&title=builderofdreams-feedback-post |
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Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 6:53pm
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What type of coral is it? ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: builderofdreams
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 6:54pm
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Stressed out rainbow acro. ------------- It's Not a Hobby It's an Obsession 150&210 Gallons of Madness and. Sanity! 801-850-4915 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65135&title=builderofdreams-feedback-post |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 6:54pm
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It looks like a little slime, or vermatid snail netting that came loose when they were attempting to feed. I wouldn't worry about it. Ann- It's an Acropora sp. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 6:57pm
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Ok, that's what I thought, but as I'm not experienced with SPS or LPS, I wasn't sure. That probably is from snails... My snails once in a while leave trails, but it is usually just blown away by flow. Hope everything is fine! ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: builderofdreams
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 6:57pm
Ok iam new to these sps.What is vermatid snail netting.
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CapnMorgan wrote:Posted By: builderofdreams
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 7:03pm
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No this is not snail trials. This is physically coming out of the tips of this coral. And i think you all are not understanding my level of panic hear.  ------------- It's Not a Hobby It's an Obsession 150&210 Gallons of Madness and. Sanity! 801-850-4915 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65135&title=builderofdreams-feedback-post |
Posted By: SGH360
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 7:10pm
| Did u feed the marine snow directly to the acro? I'm seen sps get slimy because of digestion |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 7:15pm
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It just looks like its slime coat. Not too much to panic about. ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 7:16pm
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Also if its a rainbow acro it looks pretty browned out. ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: builderofdreams
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 7:17pm
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Ok: i won't panic if this is normal behavior. Yes i fed the acro direct. ------------- It's Not a Hobby It's an Obsession 150&210 Gallons of Madness and. Sanity! 801-850-4915 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65135&title=builderofdreams-feedback-post |
Posted By: builderofdreams
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 7:34pm
Yea it is browned out.Mark has been helping me try to save this coral. Thats the main reason of my panic.This poor thing is struggeling enough. I have only had it about 30 hours.
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Posted By: hydro phoenix
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 7:57pm
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try oyster feast next time ------------- recent absurdity..Unicorns have rabies |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 8:15pm
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Just another tidbit: Acros will often brown out when they get introduced to a new tank. It will regain its color over the next 6 months or so. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: September 19 2011 at 10:34pm
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Don't worry about it....this is simply a feeding response for this typical coral.....now the argument is....is it responding this way from stress of flying food particles or does it respond this way to grab food....this has been debated all over reefcentral....regardless many of my acros do this when I feed any frozen (mysis, etc.), it is nothing to worry about. Yes, your coral is browned out, but again I wouldn't worry about.....browned out corals RARELY die...they just don't flourish....a bleached coral is much more of a concern....get your water quality up and improve lighting if possible....time is all it needs Good luck |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: September 20 2011 at 10:52am
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+1
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Posted By: builderofdreams
Date Posted: September 20 2011 at 11:08am
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Thanks for all the input.Feel alot better about it now. Lookin better this morning.  ------------- It's Not a Hobby It's an Obsession 150&210 Gallons of Madness and. Sanity! 801-850-4915 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=65135&title=builderofdreams-feedback-post |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: September 20 2011 at 4:50pm
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Now I have time to provide more info: The slime coat on coral is for capturing extremely fine particle food to allow digestion and absorption. Nitrogen compounds and larger substances actually stick to the slime, transfer through it and absorb into the flesh of the animal. In other circumstances the slime is for protection, like when a coral slimes when it is touched and especially when it is removed from the water. The slime keeps the animal moist to survive the low tide. Finally, sloughing off slime is the way coral shed waste. Eating, followed closely by pooping, is very common among all animals.  It's all a part of healthy coral activity.
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