Bleaching Brain

Eric45 · 11/14/2009, 07:12 PM

I've got an open brain coral (round) that has about a 1/8 section bleached white. I think it happened because the coral was in contact with an aptasia and I was slow to notice it. I killed the little bugger but I think the bleaching section is getting larger (think a slice out of a pizza as that's what it looks like). I'm not sure what to do and am wondering if I should dip it, cut the bleached section out or use it as a frisbee. Any ideas?

jayk198030 · 11/14/2009, 07:24 PM

dont use as a frisbee yet. how long ago did it happen? it may live and do just fine. i have had some pretty banged up corals and 70% of them live. cutting it will not do much good, maybe make it worse. i dont know about dip. JMO

romsoccer12 · 11/14/2009, 08:30 PM

i say move the spot its at to a little more flow, and start direct feeding it more. if it still is bleaching, a revive dip would help.

Ev's Reef · 11/14/2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by romsoccer12

i say move the spot its at to a little more flow, and start direct feeding it more. if it still is bleaching, a revive dip would help.

Agree, the extra water flow could be enough to bring back the dying tissue.

Eric45 · 11/14/2009, 10:13 PM

OK, I'll give that a shot. Thanks. In your experience, have you seen a coral partially bleach and grow tissue back over the bleached area?

romsoccer12 · 11/15/2009, 10:16 AM

in my tank i have

11/14/2009, 07:12 PM	#1
Eric45 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 725	Bleaching Brain I've got an open brain coral (round) that has about a 1/8 section bleached white. I think it happened because the coral was in contact with an aptasia and I was slow to notice it. I killed the little bugger but I think the bleaching section is getting larger (think a slice out of a pizza as that's what it looks like). I'm not sure what to do and am wondering if I should dip it, cut the bleached section out or use it as a frisbee. Any ideas?

11/14/2009, 07:24 PM	#2
jayk198030 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tag, your it! Posts: 783	dont use as a frisbee yet. how long ago did it happen? it may live and do just fine. i have had some pretty banged up corals and 70% of them live. cutting it will not do much good, maybe make it worse. i dont know about dip. JMO __________________ I feel like 1.025 and i look like skimmate. I eat crap and throw up! What am I? Current Tank Info: I need help!!

11/14/2009, 08:30 PM	#3
romsoccer12 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 2,625	i say move the spot its at to a little more flow, and start direct feeding it more. if it still is bleaching, a revive dip would help. __________________ Colin R Current Tank Info: 3rd tank working fine!(29gal oceanic biocube) 5-6months old

11/15/2009, 10:16 AM	#6
romsoccer12 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 2,625	in my tank i have __________________ Colin R Current Tank Info: 3rd tank working fine!(29gal oceanic biocube) 5-6months old

11/14/2009, 10:13 PM	#5
Eric45 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 725	OK, I'll give that a shot. Thanks. In your experience, have you seen a coral partially bleach and grow tissue back over the bleached area?