Duncan coral help

[PokeFish]

Hey guys!
I’ve had this Duncan coral colony for months now and it was doing great up until about a week ago. Since then it’s been opening up less and less…
The only changes have been a slight alk swing and I cleaned the power heads

I was also worried when looking at parts of the tissue… they seem inflated? Any insights

 

[kevgib67]

Mine will close for days for no apparent reason, I think it’s due to growing new heads, 31 total. Could you post your parameters?

 

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I would do a Beyer dip and an iodine dip. That should help with the possibility of pests as well as infection.

Most likely due to the alk swing, but better safe than sorry!

Here's some info on how I dip. I hope it helps!

How to Dip Coral - Beyer, Peroxide, Iodine and More

Knowing how to dip coral can help you prevent bacterial infections, pests, rapid and slow tissue necrosis (RTN and STN). Overall, coral dipping can improve the overall success of your new coral! See how to dip coral here!

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[PokeFish]

I would try dipping, but as a secondary option. I only know of flatworms being in my tank and my wrasse has removed them all pretty much. First I will fix this alkalinity swing

Btw please lmk if you can not read my hand writing haha

 

[Roatan Reef]

Man...pssssshhhh..

How old is your tank?

I tried Duncan's twice, all died...but did it in the 7 months and 1 year mark.

Now.. ??

Bought a small 2 head Duncan 6 months ago,,tank is nearing 2 year mark... thing is large and in charge! Only closed up for a few days because it grew a new head...now it's on 4 heads...and living it's best life!!

 

[PokeFish]

Man...pssssshhhh..

How old is your tank?

I tried Duncan's twice, all died...but did it in the 7 months and 1 year mark.

Now.. ??

Bought a small 2 head Duncan 6 months ago,,tank is nearing 2 year mark... thing is large and in charge! Only closed up for a few days because it grew a new head...now it's on 4 heads...and living it's best life!!

My tank is I think around the 5-6 month mark
Its been closed up like this for around 2 days now. I will keep monitoring it