Hi everyone,
I'm experiencing some issues with my Acropora frags and mini colonies, and I'm hoping to get some advice. Some of my SPS corals are showing signs of peeling and STN, and it's quite concerning. (This is happening slowly, losing an acro every few days not rapidly). Most of my acros look absolutely amazing but this seems like it’s going from one to another.
Parameters:
Temperature: 77.5-78.5°F
Salinity: 1.026 (35 ppm)
Alkalinity: 8.4 dKH
Calcium: 470 ppm
Magnesium: 1410 ppm
Phosphate: 0.08 ppm
Nitrate: 20 ppm
About a month ago, I experienced an alkalinity swing. It wasn't fast or super significant; it slowly dropped to around 6.5 dKH over a week and then gradually increased back to 8.5 dKH the following week. I'm not sure if this could be the cause, but it's a possibility. I'm am also currently waiting on ICP results, which should be available soon.
Interestingly, some of the SPS corals that have died were peeling with their polyps still extended. The peeling is strange as it isn't starting from the bottom up; spots on the branches are peeling first. I've dipped them and haven't found any pests, and there are no bite marks or eggs present. I had AEFW a long time ago, but haven't seen any since then and this isn’t looking like that did.
Could this be a bacterial infection? Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm at a loss and want to save my remaining corals.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I'm experiencing some issues with my Acropora frags and mini colonies, and I'm hoping to get some advice. Some of my SPS corals are showing signs of peeling and STN, and it's quite concerning. (This is happening slowly, losing an acro every few days not rapidly). Most of my acros look absolutely amazing but this seems like it’s going from one to another.
Parameters:
Temperature: 77.5-78.5°F
Salinity: 1.026 (35 ppm)
Alkalinity: 8.4 dKH
Calcium: 470 ppm
Magnesium: 1410 ppm
Phosphate: 0.08 ppm
Nitrate: 20 ppm
About a month ago, I experienced an alkalinity swing. It wasn't fast or super significant; it slowly dropped to around 6.5 dKH over a week and then gradually increased back to 8.5 dKH the following week. I'm not sure if this could be the cause, but it's a possibility. I'm am also currently waiting on ICP results, which should be available soon.
Interestingly, some of the SPS corals that have died were peeling with their polyps still extended. The peeling is strange as it isn't starting from the bottom up; spots on the branches are peeling first. I've dipped them and haven't found any pests, and there are no bite marks or eggs present. I had AEFW a long time ago, but haven't seen any since then and this isn’t looking like that did.
Could this be a bacterial infection? Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm at a loss and want to save my remaining corals.
Thanks in advance for your help!