what is eating my coralline? ??

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  1. HOPS

    HOPS Plankton

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    Over the past two days I have noticed little pieces of coralline missing from live rock. The white dots in the pic represents this. The only newer addition I have it two emerald crabs, about the size of a half dollar. Other than that only have standard clean up crew crabs and snails at the moment. Any clue? Thanks.
     
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  3. HOPS

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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Your pics aren't coming through, but realistically, most anything will nibble on coralline for sustenance if it's not getting enough food.
     
  5. Billme

    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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    I have two emeralds and they've been munching the coralline. There are what look like scratches all over. They just constantly munch. Every couple days I give them some dried seaweed. They love it.
     
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    Check for asterina stars.
     
  7. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    White dots....are we sure they aren't nerite snail's laying eggs on it?
     

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  9. HOPS

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    The pictures come through on a desktop but not on mobile for some reason. I just caught the emerald eating it. He was breaking off pieces. By dots I meant small exposed pieces of live rock. Thank you all
     
  10. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I couldn't get the pics either - doesn't matter - you found the culprit. Urchins are notorious for mowing down coralline but you don't have one of those....