[Help] Favia dying

[PatrickM]

I have had this Favia for close to a year now with no problems.
Params are good
Temp: 80
pH: 8.2
NO3: 5
PO4: .01
Mars Aqua at 50% 16" off the water
Everything in the tank is very happy and growing (mostly sps and lps few softies). I just noticed this white film covering half the colony, it was not there yesterday. I blew some off with a turkey baster and noticed what looks like some exposed skeleton. Has anybody ever seen anything like this? I've looked around online but haven't found any answers.

 

[Broadfield]

I would do an immediate dip to start with. Do you have any dips of any sort?

 

[aaron23]

could be the sweeper tentacles from the acan enchinata. move the favia and dip it.

 

[Tahoe61]

could be the sweeper tentacles from the acan enchinata. move the favia and dip it.

Yup!

 

[tupes]

could be the sweeper tentacles from the acan enchinata. move the favia and dip it.

Yup!

Very likly this is your problem.

 

[PatrickM]

Thanks for the quick help! I will dip it and move it somewhere else and hopefully it makes a full recovery.

 

[miyags]

Yep, I'd move the Echinata on its own rock.

 

[tupes]

If you or someone you know has a coral bandsaw I'd cut that dead part off. Maybe even your LFS.

 

[PatrickM]

Yep, I'd move the Echinata on its own rock.

Will do!

 

[PatrickM]

If you or someone you know has a coral bandsaw I'd cut that dead part off. Maybe even your LFS.

I have a dremel I use for fraging.

 

[tupes]

That can work also just have to be careful it does not over heat then you can damage it also. Take some photos if you do. Keep us posted.

 

[hatrix11]

Yes. That "melting" look on one side definitely appears to be getting stung.