Leather coral - Sweepers???????

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

Hi All,

I know leather corals don’t have stingers / sweepers but this thing throws out these 2 things every night. Every day it’s big luscious and green lol so to me it’s healthy. Is this something else? I can’t see anything under the coral and they seem to be coming straight out of the coral themselves. Any ideas?

 

[PR_nano]

Looks like it’s shedding.

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

Looks like it’s shedding.

I don’t think it’s that I’ve seen it shed before and come back bigger. These things come out every night as soon as lights are out. They also have a feather like appearance. It’s so weird!

 

[fishguy242]

look for the pink blob on base of coral ,that is where the sweepers are coming from
gently scrape off ,make sure you get all of it...

 

[crazyfishmom]

look for the pink blob on base of coral ,that is where the sweepers are coming from
gently scrape off ,make sure you get all of it...

What is it though?

 

[crazyfishmom]

What is it though?

Are you thinking vermetids? That’s what it looks like to me. The slime from vermetids.

 

[fishguy242]

hitchhiker ,common on toads,long strands w segmented sweepers

 

[crazyfishmom]

hitchhiker ,common on toads

Thanks! Trying to learn as much as I can so I can protect my own toadies.

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

look for the pink blob on base of coral ,that is where the sweepers are coming from
gently scrape off ,make sure you get all of it...

Thanks mate I was looking in the wrong spot! I’ll let you know how I go

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

look for the pink blob on base of coral ,that is where the sweepers are coming from
gently scrape off ,make sure you get all of it...

I can’t see a pink blob I got another photo still think it’s vermetids? Definitely not coming from the base of the coral….

 

[Sleeping Giant]

I can’t see a pink blob I got another photo still think it’s vermetids? Definitely not coming from the base of the coral….

that's strange

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

that's strange

I know right, I feel like an idiot hahaha but I can not see a pest on it at all it’s almost as if they are stingers!

 

[crazyfishmom]

I know right, I feel like an idiot hahaha but I can not see a pest on it at all it’s almost as if they are stingers!

Have you considered gently brushing with a soft bristle toothbrush?

Your leather looks pretty healthy but I had one recently that had a small piece that was rotting. I think my BTA stung it. I gently brushed the piece off with a toothbrush and it was back to open and happy the next day.

If the “sweepers” concern you maybe that’s the easier way to go.

 

[fishguy242]

It's under the cap ,trace the sweepers ,you will find it.

 

[phillyb614]

Looks like vermetid snails to me.

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

It's under the cap ,trace the sweepers ,you will find it.

Alright I’ll give it a shot. It’s has to be them surely!!!!!

 

[fishguy242]

Not a vermetid...

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

Not a vermetid...

What is it? Not sure if I got it off or not but a small amount of pink / purple jelly like stuff came off I’ll see if I can get a picture but is that what you where saying?

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

Not a vermetid...

Not sure if I got it or not. It was hard to get to

 

[JCP_HobbyReefer]

Have you considered gently brushing with a soft bristle toothbrush?

Your leather looks pretty healthy but I had one recently that had a small piece that was rotting. I think my BTA stung it. I gently brushed the piece off with a toothbrush and it was back to open and happy the next day.

If the “sweepers” concern you maybe that’s the easier way to go.

Thankyou if this doesn’t work I’ll give it a go. It’s been nice and happy lately so it’s killing me to disturb it