Hollywood Stunner Light burn?

[strawberryfish]

Howdy all, I got this stunner frag yesterday, acclimated and dropped it in the tank. Woke up today to find patches of flesh lifting off of the skeleton, In the very center of the "bowl". My immediate assumption was LED burn as it is directly beneath a Radion XR15 G6. As such I've moved it lower in the tank, However I figured I'd seek input Just incase there was another cause that I am Missing or if there is anything else I should do for the frag like dipping etc. Thanks in advance for any input or advice.

 

[strawberryfish]

Bump

 

[Bucs20fan]

It could be many many issues, but if it was LED burn it would start at the point closest to the LED light which is not where the damage is.

 

[strawberryfish]

It could be many many issues, but if it was LED burn it would start at the point closest to the LED light which is not where the damage is.

could it be a problem with temp acclimation, I didn't temp match the bucket to the tank. I'll take nutrient tests now. Also this is the place I moved the coral to, previously it was angled more flat across so it caught more light.

 

[Bucs20fan]

could it be a problem with temp acclimation, I didn't temp match the bucket to the tank. I'll take nutrient tests now. Also this is the place I moved the coral to, previously it was angled more flat across so it caught more light.

Temp acclimation is the only acclimation required for corals, and is the most important part aside from dipping your corals.

 

[strawberryfish]

Temp acclimation is the only acclimation required for corals, and is the most important part aside from dipping your corals.

Tragic I was under the impression drip acclimation was necessary and figured temp wouldn't change too much. Thanks.

 

[Bucs20fan]

Tragic I was under the impression drip acclimation was necessary and figured temp wouldn't change too much. Thanks.

Corals and anemones will osmoregulate to the salinity of the water around them, Float the bag in the tank, let it equalize temp, then go through your dipping procedure.

 

[strawberryfish]

Corals and anemones will osmoregulate to the salinity of the water around them, Float the bag in the tank, let it equalize temp, then go through your dipping procedure.

Thanks a ton, can't believe I've put all my frags through this. Do you figure the chalice will recover or will the tissue recession continue.

 

[strawberryfish]

I've got Coral Rx if you think a dip would help.

 

[Bucs20fan]

Thanks a ton, can't believe I've put all my frags through this. Do you figure the chalice will recover or will the tissue recession continue.

Chalice are pretty hardy for the most part. I think if you let it ride it out in lower light it should recover.

 

[Bucs20fan]

I've got Coral Rx if you think a dip would help.

no, dont dip it again, dont want to cause the coral any further stress.

 

[LIreefguy]

holly stunner chalice is a tough coral . you might of nicked it or something. yes with this coral only temp accumulation is necessary. normally when a coral gets too much like it doesn't die in a spot like that. it bleaches. leave it alone it will do find

 

[Tidal Gardens Verified Sponsor]

It does not appear to be a light burn. It looks like you may have mounted that coral to the rock. If you did, and you used glue. It's probably burnt from the glue.

 

[strawberryfish]

It does not appear to be a light burn. It looks like you may have mounted that coral to the rock. If you did, and you used glue. It's probably burnt from the glue.

Thanks for the reply, I tried to get better pictures of the damaged area, Whilst I didn't use glue to secure this piece the edge of the chalice was directly contacting the live rock could this have caused this damage in the middle of the frag?

 

[strawberryfish]

There were two other chalices and a Pectinia a few inches away maybe it was zapped?

 

[strawberryfish]

It does not appear to be a light burn. It looks like you may have mounted that coral to the rock. If you did, and you used glue. It's probably burnt from the glue.

Really love your content btw. The coral spotlights have been rather helpful.

 

[tbrown]

There were two other chalices and a Pectinia a few inches away maybe it was zapped?

Pectinia is a good possibility. From my understanding they have pretty long, nasty sweeper tentacles.