White Dots inside TT tentacles?

[dan10342]

There are crazy amounts of white circular dots inside the tentacles of my TT right now. the torch also isn't as inflated as much and seems rather irritated... It was looking perfect previous to TODAY. The polyp is still inflated well... but the tentacles are rather limp.

What are these dots... and is there any way to get rid of them so the torch opens again?

since taking this photo, there are TONS more of these white things now

 

[dreaminmel]

Dan, I'd be willing to bet it's gearing up to spawn...

http://www.reefcentral.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1504119

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I agree- looks like a future spawning.

 

[toddmh]

wow that is so cool..Is it possible to scoop up the fertile eggs when they release and culture them somehow??

 

[wastememphis]

Do you feed your torch?? (Just curious... What and how often?)

 

[talon4x4]

Could you imaging a tank full of TT if it did spawn and they all survived!!

 

[jdoenumber2]

I would assume that the eggs would remain unfertile, unless there was sperm present? Correct me if I am wrong. I'm curious to know if this would be asexual reproduction.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Euphyllia species are of separate sexes (gonochoric) and broadcast gametes, except for the hermaphroditic brooder E. glabrescens (torch coral). There are reports of E. glabrescens planulating and successful settlements of larvae within aquaria. Ask Tom @ TRS

 

[frofan]

Looks like a bug to me. I have them on my torches too. Watch closely for 10 minutes and see if any of them move.