aleonn
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I've had my Welso Brain (Trachyphyllia radiata) for about 11 months without problems until recently. About 8 weeks ago it stopped displaying its feeding tentacles, even at night and during feeding times. However, it still went through its normal expansion and contraction cycles, and there was no other obvious symptoms.
Four weeks ago my 3.5" false percula clownfish started hosting the Welso, but things still seemed fine with exception of the non-displaying feeding tentacles. So I went on a trip for a week and came back recently to find my yellow tang nipping at the Welso. There was about 15% tissue loss, and the underlying bone was visible.
Water parameters for the display tank are: ammonia/nitrates zero, Sg: 1.025, pH 8.00, temp: 77-79, alk 8.3. Placement was on the substrate, about 24" below my 8x80W Tek Lights.
Yesterday, I moved the Welso to the QT. I used the powerhead to blow off loose pieces of tissue, further exposing the underlying bone (there's about 25% tissue loss at this point).
After searching on RC regarding retracted Welso flesh, there were some ideas as to reviving it. Some suggested using a bone cutter to break off the exposed bony plate in order to facilitate healing. Another post suggested making a clean cut (effectively fragging) the healthy portion of the brain coral (however, I don't have the tools for this). A different post suggested super gluing the loose flesh onto the underlying bone.
Does anyone have experience for this situation? I'm still not sure what my plan of action is at this point, besides trying to elicit a feeding response, but I hope to salvage the brain coral before the tissue loss becomes even worse!
Photos from my phone from this morning:
Four weeks ago my 3.5" false percula clownfish started hosting the Welso, but things still seemed fine with exception of the non-displaying feeding tentacles. So I went on a trip for a week and came back recently to find my yellow tang nipping at the Welso. There was about 15% tissue loss, and the underlying bone was visible.
Water parameters for the display tank are: ammonia/nitrates zero, Sg: 1.025, pH 8.00, temp: 77-79, alk 8.3. Placement was on the substrate, about 24" below my 8x80W Tek Lights.
Yesterday, I moved the Welso to the QT. I used the powerhead to blow off loose pieces of tissue, further exposing the underlying bone (there's about 25% tissue loss at this point).
After searching on RC regarding retracted Welso flesh, there were some ideas as to reviving it. Some suggested using a bone cutter to break off the exposed bony plate in order to facilitate healing. Another post suggested making a clean cut (effectively fragging) the healthy portion of the brain coral (however, I don't have the tools for this). A different post suggested super gluing the loose flesh onto the underlying bone.
Does anyone have experience for this situation? I'm still not sure what my plan of action is at this point, besides trying to elicit a feeding response, but I hope to salvage the brain coral before the tissue loss becomes even worse!
Photos from my phone from this morning: