Blue Spruce Caulastrea doesnt look good

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Midnight_Madman, Jun 13, 2011.

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  1. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    It was doing fine for about a month. I brushed my rocks and stirred up some stuff a few days ago. It fell off the rock and I put it back as careful as I could but I did touch it a bit and felt some slime.
    Should I be worried? Is there anything I can do?
    I also switched my MH 10k back to the 14k much bluer... could this be effecting it too? Maybe its to low in the tank? Its a 90 gallon with dual 175 MH coralvue running. One piece is on the substrate and the other is about 4-5" off the bottom on a rock.
     
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  2. jimmy_beaner

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    any chance you could provide a picture? Mine always slimed me any time I touched them as well.
     
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  3. Midnight_Madman

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    Pic on the way.
    Its sort of 'deflated' looking.
     
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    I wouldn't worry about the slime, it's a normal self defense thing.
     
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    How about the deflated look? It reminds me of an anemone when they are dying.
     
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