Dying Coral?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Lucky13dt, Sep 10, 2008.

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  1. Lucky13dt

    Lucky13dt Spaghetti Worm

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    If part of one of my corals is turning white and dying, when should I pull it from the tank? Is there any way it will get better?
     
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  2. Lucky13dt

    Lucky13dt Spaghetti Worm

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    Here is a pic from a couple days ago, it has since gotten worse:
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  3. GuitarMan89

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    It's hard to tell from this pick, but if its bleaching, meaning its dying and turning white then there might be too much light, also, some could have hit it or tried to eat it, this current pic doesn't look too bad, but if its spreading that's bad. Some corals just recede too for no apparent reason
     
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  4. Jason McKenzie

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    It could be bleaching do to too much light flow or chemical warfare with another coral

    Try moving it. you can also try feeding it.

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Sep 10, 2008
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