Puzzled by my Acans

lordofthereef · 12/08/2011, 01:55 PM

I got two acan frags (not a fan of acans myself but my fiance is in love with them... another thread) about a month ago. One is doing beyond wonderful, the other not so much. Params check out (not going to type a list right now, but trust me they'r fine). These corals were dipped in coral rx prior to being introduced as well. Any ideas?

Sorry for the crappy pics. Only have a phone camera, and it hates the blue light in the tank

Happy

Sad

lordofthereef · 12/08/2011, 05:13 PM

Apparently, so is everyone else!

username in use · 12/08/2011, 05:20 PM

feeding?

lordofthereef · 12/08/2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by username in use

feeding?

I feed the tank reef chili once every two days or so. Also spot feed at least once a week, but closer to twice.

Eurobeaner · 12/08/2011, 06:52 PM

leds? burning them up maybe?

BuckeyeTodd · 12/08/2011, 07:41 PM

i'd guess light, it looks like its melting.

lordofthereef · 12/09/2011, 10:35 AM

I just don't understand why one would be so happy under the same light and one not? I'll get this one in a shaded spot I guess and see

nam2212 · 12/09/2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeTodd

i'd guess light, it looks like its melting.

Are there any threads on LEDs being too intense for corals? I searched but I guess I am using the wrong keywords. I have a strong suspicion this is the problem with some of my corals.

dublo8 · 12/09/2011, 11:45 AM

Mine close up like that all the time. It usually lasts 2-3 days. Unless there is tissue damage not shown in the photo than I would say they are fine and will come back around. Maybe stay up after lights out to see if anything is bothering them.

Meshmez · 12/09/2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nam2212

Are there any threads on LEDs being too intense for corals? I searched but I guess I am using the wrong keywords. I have a strong suspicion this is the problem with some of my corals.

I'm not sure about threads specifically about it, but yes LED's can be too intense (just like any light source/coral placement.)

Eurobeaner · 12/09/2011, 12:30 PM

Also, depending on the setup, you can get spots in the tank that are brighter where led overlap makes more par in a 2 square inch area. Try switching the 2 scans and see if the symptom switches with placement

lordofthereef · 12/09/2011, 02:15 PM

I wouldn't think it's an issue of more light in one area. It's a DIY led string where both colors of LEDs are evenly distributed. The pictures are terrible, but there does appear to be some tissue damage. If not damage then recession. I am able to see the skeleton around each head, though there does seem to be tissue there however it's much lighter than the feast of the head of that makes any sense.

I also have a couple cephastria drags doing excellent. In fact, one of them was browned out when I got it and is now a lovely green and orange. Sps are doing great and growing like weeds. Just this one acan that has me scratching my head.

lordofthereef · 12/09/2011, 02:16 PM

^^^Posting from phone. Sorry for the typos!

lordofthereef · 12/15/2011, 05:31 PM

Well, put these guys in a nice shady spot and they are still disintegrating. All but gone. Everything else still looks great. Sad

(glad I only paid $10)

MarineSniper · 12/15/2011, 05:43 PM

Strange how that happens, when you get 2 of the same thing and one does fine, the other not so

My first acans did so poorly I didn't get any more for months. Bought some live rock with a few on it and they've done great. The feeder strands are 4 or 5 inches long at night. Since then I've acquired several more that are also doing great. No changes in the tank between the first ones and these but those just gave up the ghost, for some unknown reason

lordofthereef · 12/22/2011, 07:29 PM

Nothing but skeleton left on the one that was doing poorly. On the contrary, the other one has the beginning of 3 new heads around the outer rim. Strange...

iamwrasseman · 12/22/2011, 07:43 PM

i would try an interceptor dip and see what happens over the next week . sometimes it works wonders .

lordofthereef · 12/22/2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by iamwrasseman

i would try an interceptor dip and see what happens over the next week . sometimes it works wonders .

Did coral rx before introduction and once more about 3 days ago.

iamwrasseman · 12/22/2011, 08:16 PM

the interceptor is totally different and will kill off critters that iodine based dips wont touch . i had a horrible experience with acans a few years ago and lost approximately $10K in corals . the solution was interceptor and it worked great after 90% of my corals had been decimated .
you have to get it through your vet and its for heart worms "arthropods"and thats what you want to kill on your acans IMO .
best wishes

12/08/2011, 01:55 PM	#1
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Puzzled by my Acans I got two acan frags (not a fan of acans myself but my fiance is in love with them... another thread) about a month ago. One is doing beyond wonderful, the other not so much. Params check out (not going to type a list right now, but trust me they'r fine). These corals were dipped in coral rx prior to being introduced as well. Any ideas? Sorry for the crappy pics. Only have a phone camera, and it hates the blue light in the tank Happy Sad __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/08/2011, 05:13 PM	#2
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Apparently, so is everyone else! __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/08/2011, 05:20 PM	#3
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	feeding? __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

12/08/2011, 07:41 PM	#6
BuckeyeTodd Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,054	i'd guess light, it looks like its melting. __________________ Current Tank 150 Cube 36x36x27 2mp40w es, four bulb Tek and six bulb Tek, SRO 3000

12/09/2011, 10:35 AM	#7
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I just don't understand why one would be so happy under the same light and one not? I'll get this one in a shaded spot I guess and see __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/08/2011, 06:52 PM	#5
Eurobeaner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 329	leds? burning them up maybe?

12/09/2011, 11:45 AM	#9
dublo8 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 3,225	Mine close up like that all the time. It usually lasts 2-3 days. Unless there is tissue damage not shown in the photo than I would say they are fine and will come back around. Maybe stay up after lights out to see if anything is bothering them. __________________ 10g IM fusion. Zoa and SPS dominant, Apex monitored, Ai Prime, MP10, sicce return.

12/09/2011, 12:30 PM	#11
Eurobeaner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 329	Also, depending on the setup, you can get spots in the tank that are brighter where led overlap makes more par in a 2 square inch area. Try switching the 2 scans and see if the symptom switches with placement

12/09/2011, 02:15 PM	#12
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I wouldn't think it's an issue of more light in one area. It's a DIY led string where both colors of LEDs are evenly distributed. The pictures are terrible, but there does appear to be some tissue damage. If not damage then recession. I am able to see the skeleton around each head, though there does seem to be tissue there however it's much lighter than the feast of the head of that makes any sense. I also have a couple cephastria drags doing excellent. In fact, one of them was browned out when I got it and is now a lovely green and orange. Sps are doing great and growing like weeds. Just this one acan that has me scratching my head. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/09/2011, 02:16 PM	#13
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	^^^Posting from phone. Sorry for the typos! __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/15/2011, 05:31 PM	#14
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Well, put these guys in a nice shady spot and they are still disintegrating. All but gone. Everything else still looks great. Sad (glad I only paid $10) __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/15/2011, 05:43 PM	#15
MarineSniper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 554	Strange how that happens, when you get 2 of the same thing and one does fine, the other not so My first acans did so poorly I didn't get any more for months. Bought some live rock with a few on it and they've done great. The feeder strands are 4 or 5 inches long at night. Since then I've acquired several more that are also doing great. No changes in the tank between the first ones and these but those just gave up the ghost, for some unknown reason

12/22/2011, 07:29 PM	#16
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Nothing but skeleton left on the one that was doing poorly. On the contrary, the other one has the beginning of 3 new heads around the outer rim. Strange... __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

12/22/2011, 07:43 PM	#17
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	i would try an interceptor dip and see what happens over the next week . sometimes it works wonders . __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

12/22/2011, 08:16 PM	#19
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	the interceptor is totally different and will kill off critters that iodine based dips wont touch . i had a horrible experience with acans a few years ago and lost approximately $10K in corals . the solution was interceptor and it worked great after 90% of my corals had been decimated . you have to get it through your vet and its for heart worms "arthropods"and thats what you want to kill on your acans IMO . best wishes __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

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