White film on a Leather.

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by sssnake, Oct 14, 2006.

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  1. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    One of my leathers is excreting some kind of white filmy stuff. Is this dangerous to the fish?
     
    sssnake, Oct 14, 2006
    sssnake, Oct 14, 2006
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Not really a concern as the fish probably wont eat it. it is a mucus which the soft coral uses to its advantage to remove bacteria, detritus etc. on it. The only possible cause of concern is if it lands on another coral, it could harm it, especially sps's!
     
    coral reefer, Oct 14, 2006
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Is it excreting it into the water or is it just covered with a white film?
     
    amcarrig, Oct 15, 2006
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  4. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    It was covered with this film .... this morning it's gone.
     
    sssnake, Oct 16, 2006
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  5. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    In that case, it was most likely sloughing, as coral reefer described.
     
    amcarrig, Oct 16, 2006
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