Something is wrong with my coral

Grandreef 2 · 01/31/2010, 02:40 PM

My new leather coral is going through the acclimation process right now and I notices on its foot that there is something that looks like diatoms or an infection on the foot of the coral what can I do?

Octoshark · 01/31/2010, 03:40 PM

I can't tell what that is or if it is normal, but there are some dips (Reef Dip, Coral ReVive, etc) used to prevent bacterial infections. I just don't know if they would be any good if the coral already has an infection (assuming it is an infection).

Hopefully someone else knows what it is and if it is normal or not.

Shane Hoffman · 01/31/2010, 04:03 PM

Both of my leathers are similar to yours. I think the foot just gets a differen texture since thats the point that sticks to the substrate both in your tank and in the ocean. IMO it is just from streching and growing while it is attached to a surface....that and when its ripped away from its surface when collected. If you post a clearer pic I may be able to be more definitive

Grandreef 2 · 01/31/2010, 08:33 PM

I'll try to get a better pic tomarrow. It is one the front side of the coral but not on the other.

tkeracer619 · 01/31/2010, 08:46 PM

Is it black or brown?

Black is bad. Suck it off.

Brown is usually fine and will shed off over time.

Ricunger · 01/31/2010, 08:53 PM

I would say the fact that the coloration is not even it may be bad. Then again i have not had a softy in a while.

Grandreef 2 · 02/01/2010, 01:58 PM

It is brown, this is the best pic I can get of it in its position and my camera is not ment for takeing aquarium shots

(do you think it could just be the coral shedding its skin because at the pet store it wasnt like that a week ago.

Grandreef 2 · 02/01/2010, 02:00 PM

Also what species of leather coral do you think it is, I'm going with the tree coral
http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_...648&pcatid=648

Hephalump · 02/01/2010, 02:02 PM

I have a healthy, thriving devil's hand leather and it's foot is discolored in the exact same way as yours right where it attaches to the rock. I also noticed that between the first and second picture you have gotten some polyp extension. I'd say your coral looks healthy and is going to do just fine, just don't poke and prod at it too much, they hate that.

Grandreef 2 · 02/09/2010, 03:39 PM

It is an infection now! It has a few black spots on the brown part of the foot and now on the healthier side of the coral it appears to have a rip in the side, I will try to get a picture of it soon.

EMT87 · 02/09/2010, 03:56 PM

no matter what you do you nee to dip that leather as soon as possible

Grandreef 2 · 02/10/2010, 01:41 PM

What do you meen dip it, in what?

Grandreef 2 · 02/12/2010, 04:36 PM

this is the rip on the coral, what should I dip it in?

undrtkr_00 · 02/12/2010, 04:41 PM

I recently had a kenya tree shrink up and get black spots after months of healthy growth. Finally, it perked up again and then I noticed 3 new frags around my tank - seems like it was self-propagating! It is fine now, and so are all the babies.

Grandreef 2 · 02/12/2010, 04:49 PM

What about the rip on the side of the coral

romsoccer12 · 02/12/2010, 06:01 PM

if its healthy and opening well just let it heel. if it looks infected and receding try lugols or revive. if still receding i would try fragging that side off

Grandreef 2 · 02/13/2010, 05:01 PM

I'm going to have to get rid of the coral because the infection has spread all over the coral the only part of it that is unmarked are the polyps so I'm thinking I'm going to have to through it away. It seems to just continue to decompose. How should I get rid of it, just put it in a plastic bag and place it in the garbage?

There goes 50 dollars.

romsoccer12 · 02/14/2010, 11:23 AM

try a revive dip and try to keep it alive

RyanSweatt2004 · 02/14/2010, 04:24 PM

try to frag it with a sharp razor blade and throw away the necrotic tissue. This should at least save you some of the coral to start a new colony with. It could probably help to keep in a higher flow area as well. Its pretty common to see lots of different types of Algae and sponges growing on the base of leathers.

pitako8 · 02/14/2010, 05:17 PM

Leathers are very hardy. Really don't think anything is wrong with your leather. Make sure that your water parameters are within range.

01/31/2010, 02:40 PM	#1
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	Something is wrong with my coral My new leather coral is going through the acclimation process right now and I notices on its foot that there is something that looks like diatoms or an infection on the foot of the coral what can I do? __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

01/31/2010, 03:40 PM	#2
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	I can't tell what that is or if it is normal, but there are some dips (Reef Dip, Coral ReVive, etc) used to prevent bacterial infections. I just don't know if they would be any good if the coral already has an infection (assuming it is an infection). Hopefully someone else knows what it is and if it is normal or not. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

01/31/2010, 04:03 PM	#3
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	Both of my leathers are similar to yours. I think the foot just gets a differen texture since thats the point that sticks to the substrate both in your tank and in the ocean. IMO it is just from streching and growing while it is attached to a surface....that and when its ripped away from its surface when collected. If you post a clearer pic I may be able to be more definitive __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

01/31/2010, 08:33 PM	#4
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	I'll try to get a better pic tomarrow. It is one the front side of the coral but not on the other. __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

01/31/2010, 08:46 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Is it black or brown? Black is bad. Suck it off. Brown is usually fine and will shed off over time. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/31/2010, 08:53 PM	#6
Ricunger Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hazleton Posts: 1,210	I would say the fact that the coloration is not even it may be bad. Then again i have not had a softy in a while.

02/01/2010, 01:58 PM	#7
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	It is brown, this is the best pic I can get of it in its position and my camera is not ment for takeing aquarium shots (do you think it could just be the coral shedding its skin because at the pet store it wasnt like that a week ago. __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

02/01/2010, 02:00 PM	#8
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	Also what species of leather coral do you think it is, I'm going with the tree coral http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_...648&pcatid=648 __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

02/01/2010, 02:02 PM	#9
Hephalump Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 244	I have a healthy, thriving devil's hand leather and it's foot is discolored in the exact same way as yours right where it attaches to the rock. I also noticed that between the first and second picture you have gotten some polyp extension. I'd say your coral looks healthy and is going to do just fine, just don't poke and prod at it too much, they hate that. __________________ You can change your socks, but if you don't wash your feet they will still stink. Current Tank Info: 65 gal bowfront mixed reef, Maxspect Razor 160w, Reef Octopus NW150, Aquamaxx Nano calcium reactor, vortech mp40, pair of ocellaris clowns, starry blenny.

02/09/2010, 03:39 PM	#10
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	It is an infection now! It has a few black spots on the brown part of the foot and now on the healthier side of the coral it appears to have a rip in the side, I will try to get a picture of it soon. __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

02/09/2010, 03:56 PM	#11
EMT87 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lancaster Posts: 51	no matter what you do you nee to dip that leather as soon as possible

02/10/2010, 01:41 PM	#12
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	What do you meen dip it, in what? __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

02/12/2010, 04:36 PM	#13
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	this is the rip on the coral, what should I dip it in? __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

02/12/2010, 04:41 PM	#14
undrtkr_00 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 50	I recently had a kenya tree shrink up and get black spots after months of healthy growth. Finally, it perked up again and then I noticed 3 new frags around my tank - seems like it was self-propagating! It is fine now, and so are all the babies.

02/12/2010, 04:49 PM	#15
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	What about the rip on the side of the coral __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

02/12/2010, 06:01 PM	#16
romsoccer12 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 2,625	if its healthy and opening well just let it heel. if it looks infected and receding try lugols or revive. if still receding i would try fragging that side off __________________ Colin R Current Tank Info: 3rd tank working fine!(29gal oceanic biocube) 5-6months old

02/13/2010, 05:01 PM	#17
Grandreef 2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: burlington, vermont Posts: 376	I'm going to have to get rid of the coral because the infection has spread all over the coral the only part of it that is unmarked are the polyps so I'm thinking I'm going to have to through it away. It seems to just continue to decompose. How should I get rid of it, just put it in a plastic bag and place it in the garbage? There goes 50 dollars. __________________ Hoping to explore the hadal and abyssal zones one day. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon invert aquarium, 4 65w T% bulbs

02/14/2010, 11:23 AM	#18
romsoccer12 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 2,625	try a revive dip and try to keep it alive __________________ Colin R Current Tank Info: 3rd tank working fine!(29gal oceanic biocube) 5-6months old

02/14/2010, 04:24 PM	#19
RyanSweatt2004 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maine Posts: 590	try to frag it with a sharp razor blade and throw away the necrotic tissue. This should at least save you some of the coral to start a new colony with. It could probably help to keep in a higher flow area as well. Its pretty common to see lots of different types of Algae and sponges growing on the base of leathers.

02/14/2010, 05:17 PM	#20
pitako8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 31	Leathers are very hardy. Really don't think anything is wrong with your leather. Make sure that your water parameters are within range. __________________ 65G DT/45G Sump, Mixed Reef, ER Skimmer, Tek 6-bulb T5HO