Need advice with possible Seriatopora issue

[Syntax1325]

I have recently acquired a nice pink birds nest frag that I purchased at my lfs two weeks ago. The coral is doing great! Polyps fully extended and growing all kinds of new stubs. There's just one problem, I think a portion of one branch was damaged when I was bringing it home and algae has started to grow on the tip. What do I do?

Here's a picture of the frag:




Here's a close up of the problem area:

 

[Jettareefer]

I have had this happen to multiple sps after I put them in the tank I would just let it grow over it. With a birdsnest it won't take very long. You could try to frag it but they are very delicate and taking out of the tank would stress it out.

 

[LoJack]

Personally I'd nip the tip so that it doesn't spread, but thats just me.

It looks like the coral is RTN/STN'ing from the base up … it looks bleached. Hopefully its just from the glue

 

[Syntax1325]

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll combine your suggestions and watch it for a while, if I notice more recession then I'll snip it.

LoJack, I noticed the tissue recession at the base after I put the coral in the tank; however, it has not progressed and the coral "seems" to be thriving otherwise. I've noticed a lot of new growth since putting him in the tank. I have an Acan 600-24b fixture that is only running at about 35 percent at peak intensity. The BN is about 4 inches above the sand on a rock receiving varied indirect flow. I'm not sure if the problem with the base was caused by the glue and/or by the clippers when it was fragged. I don't think either issue has been caused by the tank environment. I dip all my corals with Seachem coral dip as well.

Any other advice regarding the base?

Thank you both of you for your time.