brown spot on torch coral

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  1. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Please let me know what you think this brown spot is on my torch coral. I am hoping it is not brown jelly.

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    ammonia - 0
    nitrate - less then 1ppm
    nitrite - o
    cal 410
    mag 1220

    This is the oldest coral I have (6 months old)
     
    tank1970, Apr 10, 2011
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Sorry can not say for sure, but I would be more inclined to think flatworm.
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I agree with above..I see them on my frogspawn every now and then...NO harm at all IME
     
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  4. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    flat worm??? is that the actual worm or the damage? should I pull it out and coral rx it?
     
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    How long has it been in that exact spot?
     
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  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Just pick it off and throw it away
     
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  7. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    3 days max



     
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  8. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    that could be tricky - but will try.

    BTW love your quote;D

     
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