Acan dying.... Need help to save :(

jfenton954 · Jan 2, 2012

I just got this acan about a month ago. It seemed to be fine at first but the bigger part that is dying stayed shriveled up so I moved it several times made sure to target feed him every day. Water parameters are perfect. I run an algae scrubber have a 36watt uv sterilizer an do a weekly 10% water change. Is it to late to save him or does it look like he could make it. What do you think I should do?

Boogie · Jan 2, 2012

I'm sure the pros will need more info. What size tank? Lighting? Flow? Have you tried hiding it under a shelf with real low flow?

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revhtree · Jan 2, 2012

Yes as boogie said.

jfenton954 · Jan 2, 2012

I have a 75g tank with 2x250 mh 4x54watt actinic t5s. I just put him on the bottom with lower flow than he was in.

brannock_16 · Jan 2, 2012

What are your exact parameters? How old are your test kits? Did you QT/dip the coral before introduction?

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revhtree · Jan 2, 2012

First thing to do as we look into this is move it in a low light area now.

hermesfansf · Jan 3, 2012

I also encountered such problem from time to time with the acans. They are rather sensitive with flow. That was what i did: move it to a place that has low light and flow, feed it with LPS pellet. Of coz, the water parameters have to be optima. Hope this help.

Teeb · Jan 3, 2012

Dip it in Revive, place in low flow, low light. Saved every Acan I've ever had problem with.

badlands25 · Jan 3, 2012

Acans are sensitive to phosphates also. What exactly are your parameters. You say they are perfect but let us know to be sure.

CJO · Jan 3, 2012

Also, why are you running UV?

CJ

Boogie · Jan 3, 2012

jfenton954 said:
I have a 75g tank with 2x250 mh 4x54watt actinic t5s. I just put him on the bottom with lower flow than he was in.

Good move placing him in a lower flow area but I would also recommend moving him under a shelf or in a corner with with less light as well. Thats a fair bit of light over an 18" depth tank, depending on what he came from, that could also be adding to his condition.

jfenton954 · Jan 3, 2012

Thanks I will try that.

jfenton954 · Jan 4, 2012

I'm running a uv to help with algae growth in the tank an to help kill off any unwanted parasites.

CJO · Jan 4, 2012

UV won't help with algae and it could have some unintended consequences since it kills both the bad and good microorganisms. Unless you have a specific parasite you are trying to kill, I would recommend not using one.

CJ

hermesfansf · Jan 6, 2012

I actually would run UV when setting up a new tank.

Salty Dog · Jan 6, 2012

UV will kill off some types of algea, its a fact. also it will kill bacteria thats in your water column along with very small live foods, but for a new tank well worth it, Pods grow and mulitply quickly.. Yjay acan looks like it was stung, any way to take a close up? Is there any dead tissue on it? if so be sure to take it out of your tank and wash it off in a dip. For further treatments pm me