Duncan coral not opening?

[OpenOcean33]

Hey guys my duncan coral has not been opening for the past week. When i looked today i noticed these little things on it should i be worried. Also looks like it may be growing new head as well ?

 

[Oscaror]

Hey guys my duncan coral has not been opening for the past week. When i looked today i noticed these little things on it should i be worried. Also looks like it may be growing new head as well ?

I've seen that sort of thing on my hammer corals before that turned out to be new growth. Could that be it?

 

[Mal11224]

My Duncan does this from time to time. I believe it happens when something is off a little and when new heads sprout. I do believe those are new heads. Just keep an eye on it. Your Duncan will be fine.

 

[ca1ore]

Yeah, mine goes through periods when it doesn’t expand. Not sure about the little white tufts. Maybe new heads maybe not. Just leave it and see.

 

[Coralreefer1]

Have you tried enticing it to open by target feeding?

 

[OpenOcean33]

Have you tried enticing it to open by target feeding?

Yes, Didn't do anything. He is not near other corals and he loved his spot for months.

 

[OpenOcean33]

Update it was 3 new heads. He must of been saving some energy. Thanks guys.

 

[hockeyhead019]

Update it was 3 new heads. He must of been saving some energy. Thanks guys.

It's always nice when people come back and update these kinds of threads. Glad to hear it was just some new heads! Updated picture?

 

[OpenOcean33]

It's always nice when people come back and update these kinds of threads. Glad to hear it was just some new heads! Updated picture?

I couldn't get all three but see the little guy underneath. The tufts at the bottom in the old picture was the Duncan spitting out insides maybe fleshy stuff to open up for the new head.

 

[roberthu526]

If you are really worried you can do a dip. But this can be normal.

 

[OpenOcean33]

If you are really worried you can do a dip. But this can be normal.

This was an update everything is good. It was growing new heads

 

[Sea MunnKey]

Congrats is overdue then . You're a proud "parent" reefer!

 

[OpenOcean33]

Congrats is overdue then . You're a proud "parent" reefer!

yes Triplets lol ;Happy

 

[Sea MunnKey]

Keep on Reefin'

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Nice to have threads like these. I have one that isn't fully closed but not quite as open as usual. It currently has 4 heads with six babies popping out

 

[DarkReefer]

This is comforting to read. Mine has for the last 2 days looks like it's 'wilted' slightly, sucked in a bit and not opening like it was before.
I did just start dropping in some coral essentials power gro (2 drops for 200+L tank) and the next day coral essentials power amino (again 2 drops for 200+L tank). Hadn't tried this stuff before but thought maybe it's not liking it.

It was lush and pretty big beforehand and had been in the tank for many months so I'm hoping mine is just growing some more.
The last day or 2 I've not added anything just in case it was the new food it wasn't liking or adjusting to.

 

[MarleyMoose]

This is comforting to read. Mine has for the last 2 days looks like it's 'wilted' slightly, sucked in a bit and not opening like it was before.
I did just start dropping in some coral essentials power gro (2 drops for 200+L tank) and the next day coral essentials power amino (again 2 drops for 200+L tank). Hadn't tried this stuff before but thought maybe it's not liking it.

It was lush and pretty big beforehand and had been in the tank for many months so I'm hoping mine is just growing some more.
The last day or 2 I've not added anything just in case it was the new food it wasn't liking or adjusting to.

What ended up happening with your Duncan, DarkReefer?

Mine is doing this as well right now so it is nice to have other's experiences to refer to!

 

[DarkReefer]

What ended up happening with your Duncan, DarkReefer?

Mine is doing this as well right now so it is nice to have other's experiences to refer to!

It ended up coming back from this particular incident. I did however lose it late last year unfortunately

 

[MarleyMoose]

It ended up coming back from this particular incident. I did however lose it late last year unfortunately

Oh no! Well darn, I'm sorry to hear about this. Hopefully you were able to get another! We spend so much time taking care of and watching these guys, it's hard when we lose one...

 

[DarkReefer]

Oh no! Well darn, I'm sorry to hear about this. Hopefully you were able to get another! We spend so much time taking care of and watching these guys, it's hard when we lose one...

Yeah was a little unhappy at the loss of that one as it was one of the first few corals I had ever bought.
It really put up with a lot from me and was so nice to watch when it was doing well.

Unfortunately not yet replaced it but I intend to some time!