Pectinia Problem

Maureen Hey · Mar 25, 2022

Hi everyone...this pectinia has been in my tank for about 3 weeks now - inflating daily and feeders/stingers out every night seemingly happy then this morning this black spot has appeared...any ideas as to cause? Recieves moderate flow and in an area with about 170 par
Parameters stable and no swings
alk 8.3
cal 425
mag 1380
nitrate 20
phos .08

HB AL · Mar 25, 2022

Looks like it's coming from an eye,mouth could just be pooping. I wouldnt sweat it.

HB AL · Mar 25, 2022

This is mine 2nd couple pics show it pooping.

Maureen Hey · Mar 25, 2022

HB AL said:
Looks like it's coming from an eye,mouth could just be pooping. I wouldnt sweat it.

It's actually right on the skin..thought poop at first too and tried to gently blow away with a pipette...nothing moved...so unless they poop different from other corals somehow not sure this is the problem here...thanks tho

Maureen Hey · Mar 25, 2022

HB AL said:
This is mine 2nd couple pics show it pooping.

awesome pics

HudsonReefer2.0 · Mar 25, 2022

Possibly fungal.

Maureen Hey · Mar 25, 2022

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
Possibly fungal.

what would you suggest? TIA

HudsonReefer2.0 · Mar 25, 2022

Keep an eye on it and Mayb an iodine dip if used tissue recession

HudsonReefer2.0 · Mar 25, 2022

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Maureen Hey · Mar 25, 2022

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
Keep an eye on it and Mayb an iodine dip if used tissue recession

so I have Kent's Lugol on hand but have never had to use it..suggestion on strength, length of time, or anything else...Thanks a lot - appreciate your advice

HudsonReefer2.0 · Mar 25, 2022

Maureen Hey said:
so I have Kent's Lugol on hand but have never had to use it..suggestion on strength, length of time, or anything else...Thanks a lot - appreciate your advice

Use the guide. Hope it helps good luck

HudsonReefer2.0 · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome

Maureen Hey · Mar 26, 2022

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
Use the guide. Hope it helps good luck

thanks tons for direction...I saw the link to the guide after asking LOL...very much appreciated...fingers crossed

Maureen Hey · Mar 26, 2022

HudsonReefer2.0 said:
Welcome

Last question I promise....so did the iodine dip and cannot believe how much better it looks - thanks so much for the direction...question is this...do I need to or should I repeat treatment and if so how much is too much...again much appreciation