Colt coral in distress???

[JohnnySquids]

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i have had this coral for about 3 weeks+
the tank has been established for more than 3 years. i had a colt coral die on me mybe 6 months ago and decided to re-purchase. the colt was doing fine but i noticed that half of him was 'sagging' today. i grow many other corals fine in this tank. should i be super worried??

 

[nogascans]

Mine does this on occasion, and then springs back bigger n before.

David

 

[JohnnySquids]

hmmm, i woke up just now and he still seems to be a little bothered... a bit smaller than the rest of the coral even though the lights are off.

 

[nogascans]

Might also check base of coral for signs of crab. I have seen where an emerald crab had burried into the base. creating a large hole

Sincerely

David

 

[JohnnySquids]

thx david, i will check for holes when i get home, i have red leg hermits

 

[JohnnySquids]

LOL david wow... i used my turkey baster to move the part where it was stressed and guess what... i found a small parasite on the base of it some what burrowed in... it looked like a very small snail without a shell.. sorta like a rolly polly found outside