Acro on an Acan

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  1. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Woke up this morning to my Acro Formosa laying on top of my Acan. I quickly picked it up and inspected it only to find 2 of the longer branch's tissue was sloughing off. Should I clip these two branches off and dip the coral in RX or should I frag the whole colony?;)
     
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  2. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    your choice ...
     
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  3. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    IMO I would clip remove the damage as best is possible, and leave intact what you can. Then dip, and hope for the best.
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    When I have this happen I let the coral recover for a few days, before I do any immediate fragging. Unless RTN is setting it in, I find it better to let the acropora recover first and frag later.
     
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  5. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Totally agree with Corailline on this one. Give the coral a chance to recover if RTN is not setting in.
     
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  6. mike007

    mike007 Sea Dragon

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    Gee, how helpful.... He posted this for some advice on making the choice.

    I agree with coralline as well.

    Remember to also look into how the acro fell. If you didn't use some sort of putty or glue to stick it where it was, you might want to consider using some to prevent it from happening again.

    Hope all goes well, let us know how things do.
     
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  7. fishyfinder

    fishyfinder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I'm sorry, but why post? If your meaning to bump for him then just put "bump." I don't mean to be mean, just curious.

    I agree let nature do it's thing, then if everything starts to go south make a move.
    Hope all goes well.
     
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  8. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    It is my understanding from a past post that he is in the 10-14 age range, so that is a part of it :p
     
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  9. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    I agree unless its RTN I would let it be. Most likely the damage is done and it is starting to recover. I have had this happen to multiple sps corals and its normally just a little damage and it will heal back up eventually. Just make sure it doesn't get algae growing on the dead spot.

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  10. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thx everyone. So far no rtn just alittle bleaching. Oh and I was 10 - 14 about 35 years ago.;)
     
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