Help. My hammer corals skeleton is getting eaten likeep termites

[Naiad]

I think it's a breakdown of the skeletal structure. It's weird because my calcium is like 500 and have purple covering everything. I do have to add about a gallon per day to top off. Just plain RO water. I use ESV Bionic part A and B from bulk reef supply. I use red sea coral pro salt. I add red sea Reef Energy A and B in low dose. I do about 15% water change every week or 10 days. Should I be mixing salt and adding to 1 gallon per day top off? Should I be adding some other chemical to specifically cover skeleton growth and repair

It seems you are doing everything right. Do you have pictures of this guy from when you got it? Also how long have you had it? The skeleton that is getting eroded likely was built during this corals time in another tank. Right now I'm more concerned as to why the flesh is so receded.

 

[SgtMehoff]

Thank you for the replies

 

[Kungpaoshizi]

I would probably take it out and fill the area with superglue. If something is in there, it seems to prefer the skeleton compared to the tissue?

 

[Purpletank]

I fairly new at reef keeping and I am learning as I read of others reefers' experiences. I notice you didn't report you Mag parameter. If I understand correctly, Mag is necessary for the uptake of calcium. Any comments?

 

[Purpletank]

I am fairly new at reefing and am learning by reading about other reefers' experiences. I noticed you didn't include a magnesium parameter. If I understand correctly, magnesium is absolutely necessary for uptake of calcium in skeletal building. Any comments?

 

[aznreef99]

Hi there, I know this post was some time ago but I am trying to find answers as I am having same issue with my torches. Seems like something took a big bit to the skeletons. Have you figured out what happened? Thx in advance