Hydnophora help

Hi Alex

the good news is , if thats what it is then once conditions are stabilised the tips can regenerate and look good again ( been there with a Monti digi that was probably a little close to where I was at the time pouring diluted Carbonate. I realised what I did wrong and set up a drip system that takes allmost all night to add the same amount of fluid as I was adding in a few minutes, and within 2 weeks the tips are back to normal)


Steve

 

I hope you are right Steve, I dont really want to lose the colony. Another reefer suggested that I iodine dip the colony. They were having the same issue and it seemed to stop the process, what are you thoughts on this?

 

I have heard of using Iodine dips for treatment of certain infections
and as a preventive treatment for new coral introductions

no experience with using it for Ak burn, did a quick google and did find a number of instances where this was suggested , so it does seem a popular solution
but its not something I have needed (Mild case in my situation)

Steve

 

Iodine works the same way for coral as it does on our injuries. Kills bugs and removes dead tissue.

 

yeah im just wondering if the hydno is stressed from the alk dump how he would feel about getting dipped in iodine lol

 

Yeah I know what you mean, tough call, maybe wait a couple of days if it doesn't show improvement then dip.

 

Ok, so i have CoralRX dip, ive heard great things about it and all, but I know its not an Iodine based coral dip. will this work as well for my issues in your opinions or should i get some iodine tincture