Is my SPS a goner?

[Tswifty]

That's STN... Slow Tissue Necrosis... not RTN... Rapid Tissue Necrosis occurs in just a few hours or overnight... STN takes much longer.

In my experience, too little lighting, or shifts in alkalinity have caused it in my system before. As others mentioned, you can frag away the healthy tips and remount them. However, I've only had about 50% (maybe less) success saving them after I notice STN.

Good luck.

 

[tmz]

Sometimes the fragging works. I wait a long while with stn to see if it will abate . If not .I'll frag at least a 1/4 inch into good tissue. Sometimes fragging too much seems to shock the coral and the frags. It might be better to pick one solid frag now and wait out the rest.

 

[chasekwe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15269482#post15269482 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chasekwe
How old is the tank?

I noticed you didn't answer my question, if the tank is very new that is useful information to aid us in assisting you.

Help us help you.

 

[sminker]

sorry, its about 1 1/2 years old. Rock was from a 4 year old 180 gallon reef.

i fragged it, ill post pics in a bit. gotta hit walmart with the wife.

 

[1DeR9_3Hy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15271690#post15271690 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sminker
sorry, its about 1 1/2 years old. Rock was from a 4 year old 180 gallon reef.

i fragged it, ill post pics in a bit. gotta hit walmart with the wife.

While your at it, hit it for me as well.

How many frags did you end up getting? Did you do a dip?

 

[sminker]

that rock will look sweet if i can get some growth.