Oh no! n00b/SPS - combo

paal · 02/23/2010, 02:59 PM

Hi. I recently got my first sps and it seems to be doing fine. I’m a total noob in this hobby, so I have some questions

Is this a Digitata or Samarensis? Not that it really matters, but are they equally “easy” to keep?

The dead tissue was there when I bought it a few days ago. I assume the coral will cover it if it thrives – correct?

Polyp extension is the easiest way to see if the coral is doing ok, yes?

As it was such a large piece and not attached to anything, I couldn’t fasten it to the LR using super glue, so I ended up using epoxy and had to cover a bit of the coral itself. I assume this is ok and that the epoxy will get covered eventually.

My Flame Hawkfish instantly fell in love with the monti. Is it possible that he can love it to death? :P

Assuming water parameters/flow/light stay constant, how long does it usually take for the coral to color up to its “final color” so to speak? I just noticed that a few branches are starting to have a more pinkish tone to them.

I have a finger leather in my tank as well. If my monti thrives I will probably focus on more sps. If that’s the case, I should just sell the leather – right?

Whisperer · 02/23/2010, 03:02 PM

It's a digitata. The dead spots will eventually get covered by new tissue. BTW, I like your hawk's facial expression. Looks like he's saying "whatever"

Vin7250 · 02/23/2010, 03:04 PM

how long has your tank been set up and running?

Aquarist007 · 02/23/2010, 03:07 PM

I would cut the dead tissue off taking a small amount of the good tissue with it. This will stop any possible tissue necrosis from spreading.
Just use some cutting pliers.

Whisperer · 02/23/2010, 03:09 PM

I don't see any signs that necrosis will progress. The margins are starting to spread, if you notice the white rolled margin in the middle of the pic. I'd say leave it.

paal · 02/23/2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Whisperer

It's a digitata. The dead spots will eventually get covered by new tissue. BTW, I like your hawk's facial expression. Looks like he's saying "whatever"

Hehe, I love that fish. He sat on the coral WHILE i was attaching it to the rock. He always "swims with my hand" when I work in the tank. Who needs dogs?? :P

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Originally Posted by Vin7250

how long has your tank been set up and running?

Since November 09

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Originally Posted by capn_hylinur

I would cut the dead tissue off taking a small amount of the good tissue with it. This will stop any possible tissue necrosis from spreading.
Just use some cutting pliers.

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Originally Posted by Whisperer

I don't see any signs that necrosis will progress. The margins are starting to spread, if you notice the white rolled margin in the middle of the pic. I'd say leave it.

Hmm, more thoughts on this? I really dont want to frag it, but...

02/23/2010, 02:59 PM	#1
paal Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 368	Oh no! n00b/SPS - combo Hi. I recently got my first sps and it seems to be doing fine. I’m a total noob in this hobby, so I have some questions Is this a Digitata or Samarensis? Not that it really matters, but are they equally “easy” to keep? The dead tissue was there when I bought it a few days ago. I assume the coral will cover it if it thrives – correct? Polyp extension is the easiest way to see if the coral is doing ok, yes? As it was such a large piece and not attached to anything, I couldn’t fasten it to the LR using super glue, so I ended up using epoxy and had to cover a bit of the coral itself. I assume this is ok and that the epoxy will get covered eventually. My Flame Hawkfish instantly fell in love with the monti. Is it possible that he can love it to death? :P Assuming water parameters/flow/light stay constant, how long does it usually take for the coral to color up to its “final color” so to speak? I just noticed that a few branches are starting to have a more pinkish tone to them. I have a finger leather in my tank as well. If my monti thrives I will probably focus on more sps. If that’s the case, I should just sell the leather – right?

02/23/2010, 03:02 PM	#2
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	It's a digitata. The dead spots will eventually get covered by new tissue. BTW, I like your hawk's facial expression. Looks like he's saying "whatever" __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

02/23/2010, 03:07 PM	#4
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	I would cut the dead tissue off taking a small amount of the good tissue with it. This will stop any possible tissue necrosis from spreading. Just use some cutting pliers. __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

02/23/2010, 03:09 PM	#5
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	I don't see any signs that necrosis will progress. The margins are starting to spread, if you notice the white rolled margin in the middle of the pic. I'd say leave it. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

02/23/2010, 03:04 PM	#3
Vin7250 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut "The Big East" Posts: 1,144	how long has your tank been set up and running?