Is my RBTA dying????? HELP!!!

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by texasmarinetank, Aug 20, 2012.

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  1. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    it looks like it may be too late. from the pic i see the tentacles are already starting to sort of dissolve and by that time its as good as dead. remove it from the tank asap to avoid a crash.
     
    chelseagrin, Aug 20, 2012
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  2. Ryland

    Ryland Stylophora

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    Before you do anything drastic I must ask how it looks when the lights are dimmed? If it still is extending and showing some life I would wait before you throw it out. Once the animal appears to be eating itself though (mouth inverted) then you should remove it immediately.
     
    Ryland, Aug 20, 2012
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    just for the hay of it............test your water from the LFS to see if there are nitrates.
     
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  4. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    +1 Definitely before you use anymore of it.
     
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