Bubblegum digi losing polyp extension

Mrussell · Jul 15, 2020

Hey everyone,
Over the last two days I have noticed my bubblegum digi has way less polyp extension. I can see the skeleton, when before only the tips were exposed the rest was covered in fuzzy polyps. What do you guys think? Maybe the bubble tip is stinging it? Last time it started losing color and polyp extension it was black bugs. All parameters are stable and normal. This guy has been in the tank over a year.

jstncoffman · Jul 15, 2020

Does that bubble Tioga huge mover? That particular coral is pretty hardy, how are other sps corals doing?

nereefpat · Jul 15, 2020

Mrussell said:
Maybe the bubble tip is stinging it?

If the anemone is touching the Monti, I would address that.

Mrussell · Jul 15, 2020

jstncoffman said:
Does that bubble Tioga huge mover? That particular coral is pretty hardy, how are other sps corals doing?

Other sps look good. Bubble tip doesn’t move but it keeps growing. Definitely touches the bubblegum digi

Mrussell · Jul 15, 2020

nereefpat said:
If the anemone is touching the Monti, I would address that.

Yah unfortunately both the digi and the nem are pretty much stuck where they are. Digi is fully encrusted and the foot of the nem is deep in the rock work, no sign of moving

Mrussell · Jul 15, 2020

I think I may have found the issue. My male clown has taken to using the digi as a host. When he does this with my zoas he gnaws on them. I just saw him do the same thing to the digi, basically sucking on one of the branches. Wish I could catch it on video..

Mrussell · Jul 15, 2020

Mrussell said:
I think I may have found the issue. My male clown has taken to using the digi as a host. When he does this with my zoas he gnaws on them. I just saw him do the same thing to the digi, basically sucking on one of the branches. Wish I could catch it on video..