Torch vs lobo

[canadianeh]

My torch frag fell on top of lobo coral and they were destroying each other overnight. My torch now look so bad. Can they heal? Is there anything I need to do? Iodine dip?

 

[sde1500]

Not much you can do but iodine wouldn’t hurt. Had that happen with a torch and acan echinata. Torch heads that were stung died quickly.

 

[canadianeh]

Not much you can do but iodine wouldn’t hurt. Had that happen with a torch and acan echinata. Torch heads that were stung died quickly.

Oh man. So there is no hope that this guy will survive?

 

[ScottR]

A lobo’s mesenterial filaments are pretty mean. I know a torch is known for its stinging power but in this scenario, torch will lose. With that said, chances are grim. An iodine dip will only help with any bacterial infection associated with its deterioration. Usually deep stings are hard to recover from. I wouldn’t give up.

 

[CanuckReefer]

Oh man. So there is no hope that this guy will survive?

Ouch! Thats a rough hit... not sure if you could frag off the remaining or not. Iodine worth a try but looks grim...sorry.

 

[ChiCity]

A lobo’s mesenterial filaments are pretty mean. I know a torch is known for its stinging power but in this scenario, torch will lose. With that said, chances are grim. An iodine dip will only help with any bacterial infection associated with its deterioration. Usually deep stings are hard to recover from. I wouldn’t give up.

this +1

also,
these are the type of events that create
breeding grounds for bjd...

keep a close eye, but i would just cut the dead parts out now and save yourself the headache later.

 

[canadianeh]

this +1

also,
these are the type of events that create
breeding grounds for bjd...

keep a close eye, but i would just cut the dead parts out now and save yourself the headache later.

is it possible to cut the frag off when there is no visible separation? It will be cutting through the flesh.

 

[fishguy242]

bummer to see,agree dip in iodine ,try to prevent BJD..

 

[fishguy242]

is it possible to cut the frag off when there is no visible separation? It will be cutting through the flesh.

i would not try

 

[Sharkbait19]

I will say this: Assuming it doesn’t contract BJD, you should leave it in. I have seen corals make a comeback after quite hopeless scenarios, and though it will never be the same, perhaps the living flesh will remain. Chances seem slim though. Best thing to do though is leave it be and see what happens. Remove it fast if it shows signs of BJD.

 

[canadianeh]

BJD = brown jelly disease?

this can happen from dying tissues?

 

[Sharkbait19]

BJD = brown jelly disease?

this can happen from dying tissues?

Yes, brown jelly disease is a bacteria often present in reefs that becomes very active when a coral becomes unhealthy, damaged, or stressed—essentially, when the immune system weakens.