Frogspawn won’t open

[Farq1717]

Hey reefers. It’s been 2 days since one of the frogspawn heads won’t open. I tested my water and my parameters were
ALk:8.0
Calcium:410
Mag:1280
Salinity:1.025
I have no clue why it’s the only head not opening please help

 

[Farq1717]

It’s the head on the top right of the picture.

 

[AmaleeC]

Is there any way we can get a close up picture?
&& is it possible that too much flow is a factor?

 

[Farq1717]

Is there any way we can get a close up picture?
&& is it possible that too much flow is a factor?

I’m not sure if too much flow as u can see in this picture the left head is perfectly fine I have no clue why the right one isn’t opening.

 

[Farq1717]

I don’t know why there is a hole like the one you can see in the picture. I don’t wanna lose this coral please help me out!!! Is it melting?

 

[liam’s little reef]

Did you pest dip when you put it in the tank? Many times pests like flatworms end up finding your Euphyllia (it’s their favorite corals to munch on) and slowly eat away, irritating your coral. Also, if you have already pest dipped, a 5 min iodine dip may help de-stress him a bit. Also, I notice that the coral is on a rack. If you haven’t already put your lights in acclimation mode, I would. If you don’t have that option, I always like to start new arrivals on/near the sandbed to allow them to adjust to your lights intensity and spectrum. I hope this helps and good luck!

 

[Farq1717]

Did you pest dip when you put it in the tank? Many times pests like flatworms end up finding your Euphyllia (it’s their favorite corals to munch on) and slowly eat away, irritating your coral. Also, if you have already pest dipped, a 5 min iodine dip may help de-stress him a bit. Also, I notice that the coral is on a rack. If you haven’t already put your lights in acclimation mode, I would. If you don’t have that option, I always like to start new arrivals on/near the sandbed to allow them to adjust to your lights intensity and spectrum. I hope this helps and good luck!

Did you pest dip when you put it in the tank? Many times pests like flatworms end up finding your Euphyllia (it’s their favorite corals to munch on) and slowly eat away, irritating your coral. Also, if you have already pest dipped, a 5 min iodine dip may help de-stress him a bit. Also, I notice that the coral is on a rack. If you haven’t already put your lights in acclimation mode, I would. If you don’t have that option, I always like to start new arrivals on/near the sandbed to allow them to adjust to your lights intensity and spectrum. I hope this helps and good luck!

The frogspawn has been in my tank for 2-3 weeks now. It was doing great until yesterday. Do u suggest I dip it in coral Rx? Also I did have my lights on acclimation so idk what’s wrong. It is also in a very slow flow area. Idk if I should try to do something to it right now or just let it set and hope it gets better.

 

[liam’s little reef]

Before you do dip, visually check the coral very thoroughly for any pests. Flatworms are typically a grayish color and blend in very well at the base of the coral. If you don’t see anything, I wouldn’t bother dipping quite yet. If the coral has been doing fine in the past, it may just be stressed. Give it a few days and see if the head perks up, if not, I’d definitely dip.

 

[Farq1717]

Before you do dip, visually check the coral very thoroughly for any pests. Flatworms are typically a grayish color and blend in very well at the base of the coral. If you don’t see anything, I wouldn’t bother dipping quite yet. If the coral has been doing fine in the past, it may just be stressed. Give it a few days and see if the head perks up, if not, I’d definitely dip.

It’s also showing its skeleton which I think is definitely not good

 

[Farq1717]

It also has a brown spot on one part of the skeleton. Idk of that means anything.

 

[Aqua Man]

Exposed skeleton is definitely not good

The brown, take the coral out of tank and in a bowl or something. Lightly blow with a turkey baster. Might be brown jelly disease

 

[Farq1717]

Exposed skeleton is definitely not good

The brown, take the coral out of tank and in a bowl or something. Lightly blow with a turkey baster. Might be brown jelly disease

Alright! Do u suggest me dipping it into coral RX or should I wait right now.

 

[Aqua Man]

I’m not experienced with dipping. Be gentle removing coral. Don’t want the jelly to dislodge into your tank. IF it is jelly.

 

[Aqua Man]

@ReefSquad Not if this is correct, help needed.

 

[alton]

Frag it and separate the two heads. Check for Ammonia, it will stop frogspawn from opening also.

 

[Billldg]

I agree with fragging it and then dipping the good head in coral Rx or some iodine based dip to help.

 

[Farq1717]

I’ll frag them and then dip both of the heads in coral Rx today and hopefully that’s gonna help. I’ll keep you guys posted. Thank you so much.

 

[Farq1717]

So I fragged both of the heads the good one is doing great as it was before but the other one has gotten worse. What do u guys thing I should do. Should I throw it out in case it has bubble algae so it don’t spread or should I give it a few days to heal?

 

[nano_ryan]

So I fragged both of the heads the good one is doing great as it was before but the other one has gotten worse. What do u guys thing I should do. Should I throw it out in case it has bubble algae so it don’t spread or should I give it a few days to heal?

I would give it a few more days. Mine will sometimes just sometimes close up for no reason. If it looks like its bleaching or tentacles are falling out then dont bother trying to save it.

 

[Farq1717]

I would give it a few more days. Mine will sometimes just sometimes close up for no reason. If it looks like its bleaching or tentacles are falling out then dont bother trying to save it.

I can see the tentacles falling and flying off slowly. Was thinking about giving it one night and see