Cespitularia - Worm

[russelll]

It appears a worm has made a home within my Cespitularia and is slowing killing it. It is not visible within the coral, there was however a tract or tube leading to the coral from a nearby rock which has now fallen away.
Can anyone help with advice on what it may be and how or if it can be treated ?

 

[Jamokie01]

Id say thats very unlikely to be the cause. If a worm is indeed in your cespitularia, it would be because is was already dying. They are scavengers that feed on carrion and dying flesh. Cespitularia is a delicate coral, what are your wates parameters, flow, lighting, filtration. Hows the rest of your tank doing?

 

[russelll]

Water quality is fairly good, carbonate hardness and calcium were down for a couple of weeks recently but are fine now. Balance of tank is healthy, only other possible cause that I can think of is a BTA has grown markedly above and is starting to shade it a little (I am planning on some additional lights).

 

[coralmkr]

I will check ph and alk. Cespitularia love both parameters on the high end. I will also place it far away from softies like leathers and mushrooms.

 

[Jamokie01]

You didnt actually answer any of the questions. We cant give you answers without knowing your water parameters, lighting and flow.