Acans getting gray.

William Spak · Aug 12, 2020

Hey all,

I've been noticing my acans have been getting gray around the edges, I'll try to post a picture tomorrow because they're not out at the moment, as it is pretty late in the day.

I've been feeding them reef roids, and one even popped out three new heads a few weeks ago.

Anything I should do for them? I think it may be damage from hermits.

Thanks,
Will

vetteguy53081 · Aug 12, 2020

Always check parameters to see what changed if any and even do a water change.
Moderate light and water flow and occasional feedings is all these guys ask for. Check salinity to assure it didnt climb as well as PH and tank temp whereas this time of the year, theyre constantly changing

William Spak · Aug 12, 2020

vetteguy53081 said:
Always check parameters to see what changed if any and even do a water change.
Moderate light and water flow and occasional feedings is all these guys ask for. Check salinity to assure it didnt climb as well as PH and tank temp whereas this time of the year, theyre constantly changing

Tank temp is 77, salinity is 1.025, seems to be consistent, I haven't been as consistent with water changes so I'll be sure to keep up with them in the future. Will they ever heal? Thanks.

vetteguy53081 · Aug 12, 2020

William Spak said:
Tank temp is 77, salinity is 1.025, seems to be consistent, I haven't been as consistent with water changes so I'll be sure to keep up with them in the future. Will they ever heal? Thanks.

yes- tough and hardy coral

Tundra Cuttle · Aug 13, 2020

When in doubt, do a water change, can't hurt...unless your RODI water is contaminated. Yes they will heal.

William Spak · Aug 13, 2020

vetteguy53081 said:
Always check parameters to see what changed if any and even do a water change.
Moderate light and water flow and occasional feedings is all these guys ask for. Check salinity to assure it didnt climb as well as PH and tank temp whereas this time of the year, theyre constantly changing

vetteguy53081 said:
yes- tough and hardy coral

Tundra Cuttle said:
When in doubt, do a water change, can't hurt...unless your RODI water is contaminated. Yes they will heal.

Here's an image guys

BrightReef · Aug 16, 2020

They should bounce back, but agree with the water changes. I'd also do some water testing to make sure the parameters and temperature aren't swinging too much.

William Spak · Aug 16, 2020

BrightReef said:
They should bounce back, but agree with the water changes. I'd also do some water testing to make sure the parameters and temperature aren't swinging too much.

Yep, parameters are ok.. just gotta be consistent with water changes

BrightReef · Aug 16, 2020

That should do the trick

Hope they bounce back for you!

HuduVudu · Aug 17, 2020

William Spak said:
I've been feeding them reef roids, and one even popped out three new heads a few weeks ago.

FYI you can feed them more meaty foods than roids. I feed mine mysis soaked in selcon. The selcon is just to get them to be interested when they are not healthy, but I am lazy and keep using the selcon.

FWIW.