Green Polyps question

singold · 01/22/2009, 04:11 PM

I have a large green polyp rock that has had its perimeter tenticles on each polyp eaten by one of my fish. Do these regenerate, if I move it to different tank where won't be messed with?

As you can see they are slightly closed also from being picked at.

Sugar Magnolia · 01/22/2009, 04:16 PM

Aw man, those look rough. Move them out of there, give them a dip in Lugol's and keep and eye on them. The chewed up ones won't regenerate, but the ones that are the least damaged may perk back up. Good luck!

singold · 01/22/2009, 05:04 PM

How does the Lugols dip work, what ratio to water volume?

btb72 · 01/22/2009, 05:42 PM

what fish is eating on them?

CnLHolman01 · 01/22/2009, 07:08 PM

Lugol's or Iodine Dip... Lugol's is a concentrated iodine solution, 40 drops to a gallon of saltwater for no more than 7 minutes, should effectively disinfect a coral. Do NOT use this procedure on fish, although I've used it on Sea Stars with some good results. Do NOT dump the dip water back into the tank, discard it. If you're using something like Kent Tech - D or Seachem Reef Dip, follow the directions on the package. Those products use Iodine and Potassium Bromide and other compounds to achieve the same end - to disinfect corals of bacteria and other pathogens.
From JennM on the reef tank.

I have used this several times with no ill affects on my corals, keep a close eye on your corals as some tend to not like this.

01/22/2009, 04:11 PM	#1
singold Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,827	Green Polyps question I have a large green polyp rock that has had its perimeter tenticles on each polyp eaten by one of my fish. Do these regenerate, if I move it to different tank where won't be messed with? As you can see they are slightly closed also from being picked at. __________________ "If there is no wind.....row." Current Tank Info: 75gal Reef w/29gal Refugium

01/22/2009, 04:16 PM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Aw man, those look rough. Move them out of there, give them a dip in Lugol's and keep and eye on them. The chewed up ones won't regenerate, but the ones that are the least damaged may perk back up. Good luck! __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

01/22/2009, 05:04 PM	#3
singold Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,827	How does the Lugols dip work, what ratio to water volume? __________________ "If there is no wind.....row." Current Tank Info: 75gal Reef w/29gal Refugium

01/22/2009, 07:08 PM	#5
CnLHolman01 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 79	Lugol's or Iodine Dip... Lugol's is a concentrated iodine solution, 40 drops to a gallon of saltwater for no more than 7 minutes, should effectively disinfect a coral. Do NOT use this procedure on fish, although I've used it on Sea Stars with some good results. Do NOT dump the dip water back into the tank, discard it. If you're using something like Kent Tech - D or Seachem Reef Dip, follow the directions on the package. Those products use Iodine and Potassium Bromide and other compounds to achieve the same end - to disinfect corals of bacteria and other pathogens. From JennM on the reef tank. I have used this several times with no ill affects on my corals, keep a close eye on your corals as some tend to not like this. __________________ Lori Current Tank Info: 135 gal display,

01/22/2009, 05:42 PM	#4
btb72 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: KY Posts: 657	what fish is eating on them?