A few of my SPS

[glaukos]

I am having some issues with my "strawberry shortcake" - it's been suffering for several months. The outer growth seems healthy with polyp extension and new growth encrusting but in the center there is some die off and some of the corallites turning a greyish color. Any ideas what might be causing this? No other corals in the system have these same symptoms.

What's wrong with me greg....??...and i still find this coral awesome?:lolspin:
Have had the same thing happen 2-3 times in some of my corals in the past and to be honest i didn't do anything(i mean dip and such).
In some cases coral grew back in these spots and removed the ones that didnt.

Think you are right,it looks like bacterial infection.
The thing is that i still don't get the reasons that can cause this.
The use or mixing some becterial products?:hmm2:
The lack of them?:hmm2:

 

[Oldude]

hey Greg, check this... may or may not be of interest..
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2457671

Thanks for the link, I don't think that is what is happening to my SSC but great info. I didn't even know there were acro nudis. :uhoh2:

 

[Oldude]

What do you use for an anti-bac dip?

I use the fish dip FURAN - I mix it, 1 packet per 2 cups of H2O.

 

[Oldude]

What's wrong with me greg....??...and i still find this coral awesome?:lolspin:
Have had the same thing happen 2-3 times in some of my corals in the past and to be honest i didn't do anything(i mean dip and such).
In some cases coral grew back in these spots and removed the ones that didnt.

Think you are right,it looks like bacterial infection.
The thing is that i still don't get the reasons that can cause this.
The use or mixing some becterial products?:hmm2:
The lack of them?:hmm2:

Your comments are always appreciated. The coral looked pretty good after the dip so I am hoping it worked.

 

[Oldude]

 

[Oldude]

I believe this coral is yet to be classified - can't find it in Veron's volumes... I just call it "sexy beast" :bum:

 

[Oldude]

I have been growing this frag for 11 months now (it has actually grown a lot)
Love the metallic hues

 

[Oldude]

Misc. pix

Misc. pix

 

[Oldude]

Didn't do a water change for a few weeks so this Nasuta colored down a little

 

[reefmutt]

Crazy update. Looking awesome!
Love the metallic blue, also

 

[glaukos]

Awesome greg!Glad to see this tank going strong in every single update!
You have an amazing coral collection!

Could your "sexy beast" be an abro or i'm just saying nonsence?

What's youw WC's routine?

 

[Oldude]

Crazy update. Looking awesome!
Love the metallic blue, also

Thanks very much....
Yeah I have high hopes for that one. :spin2:

 

[Oldude]

Awesome greg!Glad to see this tank going strong in every single update!
You have an amazing coral collection!

Could your "sexy beast" be an abro or i'm just saying nonsence?

What's youw WC's routine?

Thanks again!!
I can see why you think the sexy beast may be acropora abrotanoides as they have a very similar latteral thick branch growth form however the corallites are very different so I am pretty confident it is a different species.
I try to do a 45 gallon water change once a week but sometimes I just can't find the time - and when I don't it is very noticeable to me.
I am also way behind on my mojano control with muriatic acid - need to get back on track with that and kill those suckers once & for all!!
Thanks for following along. :wave:

 

[markalot]

Wow, great update. Don't ever think we get bored of seeing pics.

 

[Oldude]

Wow, great update. Don't ever think we get bored of seeing pics.

Thanks for stopping by for a look. Yeah it's all about the pictures.

 

[glaukos]

lol with the pic greg:lol:

Thanks for answering my ?'s and can't wait to see that sexy beast grow big!
Hope you'll get rid that mojanos soon too:beer:

 

[Oldude]

lol with the pic greg:lol:

Thanks for answering my ?'s and can't wait to see that sexy beast grow big!
Hope you'll get rid that mojanos soon too:beer:

Thanks Mike.:fish1:

 

[Dapg8gt]

Great updates haven't stopped in in a while..


You use Muriatic acid on the majano nems? Straight in a needle? Never heard of that one I've used vinegar with success (and some not) that's a whole lot better/permanent sounding =).. I have a ton of it for cleaning equipment and lowering alk in my make up water so I may give it a shot after I hear your process..

 

[Oldude]

Great updates haven't stopped in in a while..


You use Muriatic acid on the majano nems? Straight in a needle? Never heard of that one I've used vinegar with success (and some not) that's a whole lot better/permanent sounding =).. I have a ton of it for cleaning equipment and lowering alk in my make up water so I may give it a shot after I hear your process..

Yes I use it full strength in a syringe - I use the thin plastic syringe and tip from an old Salifert calcium test kit. It really hurts them but requires multiple treatments to actually kill them off. Thanks for checking in.

 

[Oldude]

A couple of iPhone pix

A couple of iPhone pix

Why take pix with a phone????? Because we can!!!