SPS Coral white spots/Polyp extension

Holyreefer · 09/07/2008, 09:17 PM

I have a birdsnet and an Acro which both have polyp extension the birdsnest has full extension and the acro is just starting...

I'm wondering when i go to look at each one of the corals, why are the polyps extended but there are white like spots on the corals "Underneath" like where the lighting doesn't hit the coral?

AD87 · 09/07/2008, 09:52 PM

This is normal but before we can stamp approved can you get a picture?

Holyreefer · 09/07/2008, 09:58 PM

not the best at all by taking photos
but here we go

Holyreefer · 09/07/2008, 09:59 PM

the white parts are what i'm speaking of...Also why don't i have color like some of the photos i see here on RC?

My acro for sure hasn't colored up at all

Mikeeee · 09/07/2008, 10:28 PM

It depends on your parameters. Most important thing is to have stable parameters to have great success and also lighting and flow. If you let us know more about your parameters and lighting and other equipment im sure we can help you bring out the true colors.

Holyreefer · 09/08/2008, 07:53 AM

Ok i tested my water last night
Nitrates-2.5
Nitritres-0
PH 8.3-8.5
Ca-480
I currently have an wavysea on my return from a mag 24
An 8 way oceans motion on a baracuda pump
My lighting consist of 3 mh250 10k ushio bulbs,
2 super actnics 2 vho
my mh bulbs are on for 4 hours and the vho stay on for 12hrs

Holyreefer · 09/08/2008, 05:35 PM

I also have kalk as my ATO!
Would it effect my corals if my closed loop system pushes bubbles due to air in the plumbing?

jlynn427 · 09/08/2008, 06:37 PM

it could be that hang on filter

Holyreefer · 09/08/2008, 08:05 PM

thats a powerhead

Holyreefer · 09/08/2008, 08:47 PM

here are more photo's i'm trying to learn how to snap with this Nikon D40

tHE White parts underneath the coral is what i'm reffering too

kirstenk · 09/08/2008, 11:48 PM

It looks to me like the coral is missing tissue in those spots. Not a good thing. Did you recently mount it? If so this damage could have been caused then. If the coral is relatively new I would let it adjust some more.

Holyreefer · 09/12/2008, 08:05 AM

The coral does seem to have missing tissue but where is it coming from?
Also what can i do to keep this from happening

speeddemonlsr,
What do you mean underneath areas being normal?
When i see other members tank photos i haven't noticed on their corals the white areas

BUMP

Holyreefer · 09/13/2008, 10:11 AM

BUMP
Where should i be having my outlets point too on the corals?

Holyreefer · 09/13/2008, 10:12 AM

BUMP
Where should i be having my outlets point too for the best water movement?

kirstenk · 09/13/2008, 11:25 AM

You don't want any outlet pointed directly at a coral unless said coral is pretty far away. Too close and the water can blow tissue right off of it.....like in a day.

Have the areas gotten bigger? If so check for predators. AEFW's

I would also bump your MH lighting........15 minutes a day and increase to a min. of 6 hours.

Read Threads on this forum pertaining to your delimma.

HTH

AD87 · 09/13/2008, 04:18 PM

What I mean is I have a colony of pink birdsnest its the size of softball and the most inter parts of the coral and unerside where no light gets to are ususally white. If I had a good camera I would snap you a couple of pics.

Can someone help him with a pic. Your coral doesnt look normal with the dead tissue. Has it been spreading?

sanababit · 09/13/2008, 08:31 PM

That looks like tissue damage from beign mounted, when i use epoxy or crazy glue gel, and it touches or gets on the coral, that particular part dies off, give it time and it will come back, good luck

sana

CHASDB · 09/14/2008, 12:53 AM

Are you testing for Phosphates? Measurable Phosphates will effect color/ growth. You use Kalk water for top off, dose your evaporation vary from day to day? If the amount of kalk being added changes too much, unstable Alk may be the problem.

Holyreefer · 09/15/2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kirstenk
You don't want any outlet pointed directly at a coral unless said coral is pretty far away. Too close and the water can blow tissue right off of it.....like in a day.

Have the areas gotten bigger? If so check for predators. AEFW's

I would also bump your MH lighting........15 minutes a day and increase to a min. of 6 hours.

Read Threads on this forum pertaining to your delimma.

HTH

kirstenk,
I believe this is what has happened... the coral when i first got it was all the way in the direct flow of my return...then i got the wavysea and moved it down lower from the lights and farther away from the return and it is starting to replace its tissue...slowly

speeddemonlsr,
Thanks for your help i do believe i understand what your talking about... it would be nice if someone could provide a photo just to ensure me...

sanababit,
I have had the worst luck with coral posting as you can see... where do people get those coral pegs from, or can i make them?

CHASDB,
NO i'm not currently testing for phosphate or magnesium i am going to get a new magnesium test kit sometime this week and the colors of my coral aren't bad its just this Acro frag i got from someone a while ago...i'm just happy its still alive!

Oh and i don't think its parasite worms as the white spots aren't getting bigger but smaller...also the top of the acro has color the bottom portion is whats lacking!

i will post a photo tonight

09/07/2008, 09:17 PM	#1
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	SPS Coral white spots/Polyp extension I have a birdsnet and an Acro which both have polyp extension the birdsnest has full extension and the acro is just starting... I'm wondering when i go to look at each one of the corals, why are the polyps extended but there are white like spots on the corals "Underneath" like where the lighting doesn't hit the coral? __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/07/2008, 09:52 PM	#2
AD87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,819	This is normal but before we can stamp approved can you get a picture? __________________ Antonio H Magnificia or bust.

09/07/2008, 09:58 PM	#3
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	not the best at all by taking photos but here we go __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/07/2008, 09:59 PM	#4
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	the white parts are what i'm speaking of...Also why don't i have color like some of the photos i see here on RC? My acro for sure hasn't colored up at all __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/08/2008, 07:53 AM	#6
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	Ok i tested my water last night Nitrates-2.5 Nitritres-0 PH 8.3-8.5 Ca-480 I currently have an wavysea on my return from a mag 24 An 8 way oceans motion on a baracuda pump My lighting consist of 3 mh250 10k ushio bulbs, 2 super actnics 2 vho my mh bulbs are on for 4 hours and the vho stay on for 12hrs __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/07/2008, 10:28 PM	#5
Mikeeee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada, B.C Posts: 501	It depends on your parameters. Most important thing is to have stable parameters to have great success and also lighting and flow. If you let us know more about your parameters and lighting and other equipment im sure we can help you bring out the true colors.

09/08/2008, 05:35 PM	#7
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	I also have kalk as my ATO! Would it effect my corals if my closed loop system pushes bubbles due to air in the plumbing? __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/08/2008, 06:37 PM	#8
jlynn427 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: richmond, va Posts: 1,018	it could be that hang on filter __________________ My 6-year old son asked me in the car the other day " Dad what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" How the hell do I respond to that?

09/08/2008, 08:05 PM	#9
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	thats a powerhead __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/08/2008, 08:47 PM	#10
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	here are more photo's i'm trying to learn how to snap with this Nikon D40 tHE White parts underneath the coral is what i'm reffering too __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/08/2008, 11:48 PM	#11
kirstenk 23.5 Degrees Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,531	It looks to me like the coral is missing tissue in those spots. Not a good thing. Did you recently mount it? If so this damage could have been caused then. If the coral is relatively new I would let it adjust some more. __________________ KIRSTEN REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Reefer stabs Reefer in back over quarrel. Current Tank Info: 150g, 58g

09/12/2008, 08:05 AM	#12
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	The coral does seem to have missing tissue but where is it coming from? Also what can i do to keep this from happening speeddemonlsr, What do you mean underneath areas being normal? When i see other members tank photos i haven't noticed on their corals the white areas BUMP __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads Last edited by Holyreefer; 09/12/2008 at 08:12 AM.

09/13/2008, 10:11 AM	#13
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	BUMP Where should i be having my outlets point too on the corals? __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/13/2008, 10:12 AM	#14
Holyreefer Octopus Extreme 300 Skimr Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,242	BUMP Where should i be having my outlets point too for the best water movement? __________________ Life is what you make it, so make something out of everything you do! Current Tank Info: GYRE 150,Seaswirl 1.5, Barcuda Pump, Custom LED system, Extreme Reef Octopus 300 Protein Skimmer, 80 watt Aqua UV, Korallin BioDenitrator Nitrate, Hydor Magnum 8 Powerheads

09/13/2008, 11:25 AM	#15
kirstenk 23.5 Degrees Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 5,531	You don't want any outlet pointed directly at a coral unless said coral is pretty far away. Too close and the water can blow tissue right off of it.....like in a day. Have the areas gotten bigger? If so check for predators. AEFW's I would also bump your MH lighting........15 minutes a day and increase to a min. of 6 hours. Read Threads on this forum pertaining to your delimma. HTH __________________ KIRSTEN REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Reefer stabs Reefer in back over quarrel. Current Tank Info: 150g, 58g

09/13/2008, 04:18 PM	#16
AD87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,819	What I mean is I have a colony of pink birdsnest its the size of softball and the most inter parts of the coral and unerside where no light gets to are ususally white. If I had a good camera I would snap you a couple of pics. Can someone help him with a pic. Your coral doesnt look normal with the dead tissue. Has it been spreading? __________________ Antonio H Magnificia or bust.

09/13/2008, 08:31 PM	#17
sanababit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uranus Posts: 3,094	That looks like tissue damage from beign mounted, when i use epoxy or crazy glue gel, and it touches or gets on the coral, that particular part dies off, give it time and it will come back, good luck sana __________________ Senior Member of the "Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Current Tank Info: 90RR inwall, Octopuss Skimmer, 2 MP40 wQD, 1 MP10 WQD, 2 Radions G4 Pro, Apex Doser, Apex Controller, 400w heater, 30 Gal Sump, Biopellets, Carbon, Gfo, Macroalgae

09/14/2008, 12:53 AM	#18
CHASDB Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 579	Are you testing for Phosphates? Measurable Phosphates will effect color/ growth. You use Kalk water for top off, dose your evaporation vary from day to day? If the amount of kalk being added changes too much, unstable Alk may be the problem. __________________ Charles Current Tank Info: Leemar100G