possible STN . superglue it?

[CTaylor]

Hi,
I have a acro that has a dead branch and dead area near it's base. I am not sure why. It could be because of ALK fluctuations I recently had.
Should I super glue the branch and small areas of no tissue (STN? << not sure). It couldn't hurt to do so, right?
**Should I dip it in coral RX prior to doing this and then glue it?
I do not want to cut off the branch b/c I'm afraid I will break the entire coral or a good part of it in doing so.

Thanks!

 

[Kremis]

your right, cant hurt. a dip wont hurt either better safe than sorry

 

[CTaylor]

so I glue it, and then let it set/dry for a minute outside the tank (in open air)? I reallly do not want to lose this one, it's my biggest coral about 6" diameter. I made a few careless errors recently on my tank that some corals have declined.

 

[CTaylor]

is this what I need: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-4g-Control-Gel-Super-Glue-234790/100371839

I still haven't dipped the coral because I dont see any progress in the TN. Though I prob should dip and glue it asap since I know this can start again and wipe out the coral quickly.

 

[ReefsandGeeks]

yes, that is the glue you need. Gluing the TN-ed areas could help reduce the spreading, but I haven't tried it personally. I'd still recommend cutting the area off, but I understand the concern with not wanting to damage the surrounding areas. If it helps, the branches that are broken off or cut generally grow back faster than the rest of the coral, so it will end up filling back out over time. If you're not willing to do that, than I'd say gluing like you're talking about would be a decent second choice, and worth a try. Just keep a close eye to see if the TN progresses, and be prepared to cut if needed.

 

[chitown tom]

interesting idea about super glue.

Has anyone ever done it an been successful.

I usually just cut it off.

 

[CTaylor]

yes.. I wish I can find the post of a reefer that has nearly 100% success doing it in preventing further necrosis.

 

[CTaylor]

i'm doing the super glue now. I think the stn spread some onto a lower branch. I could be wrong. I clipped off two dead branches. I just gooped on the super glue. I couldnt find an exact method to this. I'm sure that it's out there, but I didnt have time today to search for it. I let it dry for 3 mins about. I hope that didnt hurt the coral. i think superglue dries in water, but not sure. I then put it in a dip of Coral Rx for 10 mins. We'll see what happens.
**Did i do this right??
*Also I do not see the tissue of the coral flaking off like in actual RTN or STN(?). It's recessed, leaving behind white skeleton. So is this more likely just to stop (as compared to actual STN) now that my tank conditions are (hopefully) stabilized? I've had fluxes in ALK and one overnight 3 degree temp drop. I was careless with my tank for a few weeks, and hopefully I've learned my lesson :-/

 

[CTaylor]

I guess I did not do this right, and a few branches of the acro are now dead. I feel now if I left well enough alone, it would have been fine.
I do need to find a link as to exactly how to superglue for the next time that I actually must do it. I dont know if I kept it out of the water too long. Or if the CoralRX was a shock to it, etc. At least I have some more time before next time it happens ( hopefully) that I can find how do this right. Does anyone have any links to share?
Thanks