Acan Coral Help

[BassSoLow]

Hey all. I bought an Acan frag earlier today and at the time didn’t notice that it looks like a part of it has been stung by another coral possibly. The color is just solid white. The other pets of the coral are beautiful and I would like to know if there is anything I should do, or if there is a product on the market to nurse it to health. I really want to make this one work out! I remember hearing a while back there were some products you can buy to aid in the health of the coral in these situations, but I cannot recall the names. Thanks for the help!

 

[Brad Miller]

Pics would help

 

[BassSoLow]

Here’s a photo!

 

[Brad Miller]

I can't tell...can you do a pic without the blue lights ?

 

[BassSoLow]

Here ya go! Thanks!

 

[Brad Miller]

Looks like it may be a fresh cut and glue ...maybe even have been under too much or too long of light...
Maybe just let it climatize to your tank on the bottom for a week and see if it does better.

Also, others maybe able to see something I might be missing.

 

[BassSoLow]

Looks like it may be a fresh cut and glue ...maybe even have been under too much or too long of light...
Maybe just let it climatize to your tank on the bottom for a week and see if it does better.

Also, others maybe able to see something I might be missing.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Almondkc]

From the photograph it appears that the top polyp is gone and the second one has started to recede. Did you dip the coral prior to putting it in your tank? I always did my acans in Revive and have used it for years with pretty good results. You might want to make sure that the new acan is placed in a low, shadowy place to acclimate to your tank. At a minimum I would dip in Lugol's solution (iodine) to help it heal. HTH

 

[Stickboy15]

Acans are lps not soft btw

 

[BassSoLow]

From the photograph it appears that the top polyp is gone and the second one has started to recede. Did you dip the coral prior to putting it in your tank? I always did my acans in Revive and have used it for years with pretty good results. You might want to make sure that the new acan is placed in a low, shadowy place to acclimate to your tank. At a minimum I would dip in Lugol's solution (iodine) to help it heal. HTH

Thanks for the help!

 

[BassSoLow]

Acans are lps not soft btw

Yeah, I know I just posted in the wrong spot by accident. Thanks.

 

[BassSoLow]

From the photograph it appears that the top polyp is gone and the second one has started to recede. Did you dip the coral prior to putting it in your tank? I always did my acans in Revive and have used it for years with pretty good results. You might want to make sure that the new acan is placed in a low, shadowy place to acclimate to your tank. At a minimum I would dip in Lugol's solution (iodine) to help it heal. HTH

I did not dip them, but I can certainly do that once I get the solution. Thanks!

 

[Almondkc]

I am not promoting the purchase from any one place, just posting a link so you see the suggested item: It may take several applications - please follow the instructions on whatever solution you purchase to help your acan heal. Lugol's https://www.marinedepot.com/Brightwell_Aquatics_Lugol_s_Solution_Advanced_Iodine_for_Reef_Aquaria_30ml_1oz_Iodine_Iodide_Additives_Supplements-Brightwell_Aquatics-BW01034-FIADII-vi.html?utm_source=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=mdcsegooglebase2&utm_content=BW01034&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-aC38bD3wIVgjppCh20mwNOEAQYAyABEgIf8_D_BwE

 

[Shirley Weller]

This is what I use to treat damaged corals https://www.marinedepot.com/Seachem...3JdNOjRhI7T7EUDwbG6JHCZk17bTlnBsaAkdSEALw_wcB