Fungia corals all turning white/ necrosing..... questions.......

[alexx2208]

Hi all

I currently have 3 fungia plates that are all losing tissue, i didnt think it was a coincidnece, so i did a water check and change.

mag is at 1200
Cal is at 410
Alk is at 9
Nitrate is unreadable
Phosphate is at .25......

2 weeks ago phosphates were at 2! So i added phosguard and they are now at .25........

The tissue loss began about 2 days ago, and the only thing I did was removed my protein skimmer, fixed it, put it back in, and it is now working fine, with increased skimmate.

Could this rapid reduction of phosphates have made them have this necrosis? Should I accept the loses and remove them?

Any idea on how to help them are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Alex

 

[alexx2208]

bump

 

[Reef Frog]

A huge, fast drop in PO4 could be a culprit I suppose, but more of a contributor than a single cause IMO.

They like a strong, broad flow. Since they sit on the bottom, I think they are exposed to higher levels of bacterial film so good flow is key to keeping an equilibrium there. Sand build up should be avoided too. And super bright lighting could shock new specimens into submission as well.

Keep the skeletons in the tank for a while. There are numerous reports of new baby polyps showing up later as long as they don't get covered with algae.

 

[alexx2208]

Ok, thanks.

Today they're all worse I suppose, all with less tissue left, one seems a little happier than yesterday, but I shouldn't be optimistic.

I appreciate your opinion!:beer:

Thanks
Alex

 

[Reef Frog]

Gently blowing away any gooey stuff with a turkey baster and then a dip in a iodine based product probably couldn't hurt at this point. This is always recommended in these threads but it does actually work sometimes. Best done early at first sign of tissue deteriation though. Lower light during early recovery if that happens. Feed at first opportunity if applicable.

 

[121]

Doesn't Phosguard cause necrosis to LPS and SPS as it's aluminum based?

 

[Allmost]

try feeding it as well.

the Al in Phos guard is not supposed to leach into tank, I have used it in the past with no Issues.