Pavona, bleaching or new growth?

[fr3n0z]

Hi guys, about a month ago i've inserted 3 sps in my tank, first ones. 1 turbinaria, 1 monticap red and 1 pavona. Monti's was doing fine but then found some nudi's eating monticap and i've took it out since a week. Turbinaria seems doing fine too, polips are out and all.

Pavona seems to do good aswell (from a noob pov) but i've noticed some withier part, that i don't know if they are part of it growing or dying. It seems to doing fine otherwise, polyps are out.

Is it normal, is it bleaching?

Light is a K7 mini. Coral is at 35cm from the light.

 

[fishguy242]

Hi ,looks normal to me, melt edge on plug , full PE on petals , think you're good to go...

 

[fr3n0z]

Hi ,looks normal to me, melt edge on plug , full PE on petals , think you're good to go...

Thanks man! but if you can can you explaint me what does it mean "full PE on petals"?

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Looks like a happy coral to me. As a side note, this coral can be pretty aggressive, and can overgrow montipora.

 

[fishguy242]

PE , polyp extension. from pics I see nothing wrong .
you're concern was bleaching, not seeing that in pics
if you still think problem , try a few more pics showing what you think is problem area...

 

[fr3n0z]

PE , polyp extension. from pics I see nothing wrong .
you're concern was bleaching, not seeing that in pics
if you still think problem , try a few more pics showing what you think is problem area...

I'm not really sure i call it bleaching just because is more white than other parts. But if you guys sees nothing i'll get that as a good sign that isn't anything at all.

 

[rhitee93]

I have the same question with a different type of pavona. I thought I'd necro this thread rather than start a new one. My potato chip is developing a white edge all the way around.

This has been in my tank for about 3 weeks, and is a first step into sps. I'd like to think this is growth, but I'm looking for a reality check in case I'm doing something wrong. I'm sorry the pic is a bit fuzzy; the coral is in a place that is causing me to struggle with focus.

 

[fishguy242]

I have the same question with a different type of pavona. I thought I'd necro this thread rather than start a new one. My potato chip is developing a white edge all the way around.

This has been in my tank for about 3 weeks, and is a first step into sps. I'd like to think this is growth, but I'm looking for a reality check in case I'm doing something wrong. I'm sorry the pic is a bit fuzzy; the coral is in a place that is causing me to struggle with focus.

new growth...