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03/13/2012, 09:11 PM | #226 |
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FYI, the above says (according to online translator), "Although the camera is not very good. But bio is very nice"
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03/17/2012, 07:22 PM | #227 |
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Hey Mike, if it's still alive, get it out of the light! Shouldve been shaded at least partially right from the start IMO. Light is almost always last on the list of a bleached corals priorities when being introduced to a new system. 1st, water chemistry and nutrition. Once you get its health back, then see what intensity of light it prefers.
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03/17/2012, 08:49 PM | #228 |
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Ok thanks. I will try shading it and see what happens
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03/17/2012, 09:00 PM | #229 |
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Just got a couple of rescues. Two acans that only were showing a tiny bit of tissue, but didnt make it 24 hours unfortunately, and I got a pink LPS that was as close as I would have allowed for a chance at survival, but I have been feeding it a lot and it looks like it is doing better. I only have really crappy pics so far though.
This was right when I got her
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Update from last night
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Gemini..That LPS should make it, especially if the tissue is expanding during the day. If it has a base to it, I would prop it upright so the polyp is not against the gravel.
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03/31/2012, 01:02 PM | #232 |
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great thread!
I hope to rescue a few euphyllias....from myself!! I have some that have bleached and receded pretty bad. Looking for a comeback! For now, here is the pagoda that came with my tank when i bought it....i didn't even know it was alive! BEFORE - 03/24/2011 MOVE FORWARD - 08/10/11 - still looks like this today |
03/31/2012, 01:50 PM | #233 |
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To the OP what are some of the techniques you use? I have a trach that is not doing so good....
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I know its been said many times but i too felt i had to congratulate you on a fantastic thread. I think in the future i too will try to rescue a sorry looking coral using your advice instead of leaving it to rot. I dont like encouraging shops to stock corals if they cant look after their needs but what else can you do apart from not buying from them. Anyway well done fantastic job!!!
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04/01/2012, 10:24 AM | #236 |
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I like it. Not for me, but keep up the good work.
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04/01/2012, 09:44 PM | #237 |
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Just read through, great thread. I've had a few LPS struggles, primarily on my old LED tank. Fragging the healthy section, followed by quick dips in Iodine and Revive saved 4 of the 6. Also, little feedings of mysis in the days after. Haven't had any problems in my new T5 tank, but would follow the same steps if need be.
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04/10/2012, 05:10 PM | #238 |
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Has anyone tried using Interceptor on any of the Acanthastreas coming in that are dying? I was reading a few threads about this, and I was wondering if any of our "rescuers" had used it to success.
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04/12/2012, 09:37 PM | #239 |
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Alright...what do you all think I should do with this one? I know it's not going to survive as a full colony. But, I'm hoping it'll sprout off some babies. Anyone want to vote?
1. Let it be and hope it works out. 2. Flip it over into the sand (the bottom side has good tissue). 3. Score it across the top. 4. Cut the coral in half. Flip one part over on the sand and let the other part be. 5. Other?
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I vote #1 and hope for anthocauli. You could cut it in half and try an experiment with each half too. If it's going to sprout babies a frag will work too.
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My new acquisitions. Two scollys and a blasto colony. Someone poisoned Premium Aquatics tanks a week ago and I picked these three up for $25 when I went in today. I'm fairly sure the blasto will pull through, but REALLY hope the scollys will also cause I saw them when they were healthy and they were amazing. I did a lugols dip on them and have them in the qt. Any suggestions?
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A couple more pics
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Man, those scolly's are in bad shape. They'd be an amazing save.
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04/28/2012, 10:07 PM | #244 |
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Ugggh! I can't believe someone poisoned PA's tanks! They always had really nice stuff.
Nice blasto! Looks like it's doing much better already! Those scolys look really, really bad, but I've seen worse pull through. Are they reacting at all...to anything? If you touch them gently, do they retract? Any feeding response? Any tissue blowing off? The best thing you can do is what you've already done - get them out of the poisoned tank (and btw, good on you for helping save these guys!) What poison was it (assume bleach?) If not, keep an eye on your other corals in case your rescues start releasing some of the poison. Keep that shrimp and crabs away from them...they'll pick at the dead tissue and usually end up damaging the good tissue too (like peeling a blister.)
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I couldn't believe it either! I went in and their first three tanks where they keep most of their lps was empty. They didn't get the sps tank though! Scott said they think it was aspirin. I don't know why they think that. The guy said he was given bad advice from them that killed all his stuff. The scollys do eat. The bigger ones mouth stays open a lot but somehow takes the food in to where I can't see it anymore. The smaller one eats and closes its mouth. If I can save at least one scolly I'd be really happy. I have them in my qt tank, so no other corals. The shrimp doesnt bother them at all but I'll keep an eye on him. How often do you think I should feed them? What about light? I have them in a basic 10gal Walmart setup with a hood that has either a 15or 25watt incandescent bulb and I also have a little bubble wand led light in there. Is it too much, not enough, or good enough on the light? Should I trim any skeleton or wait until they're more healthy? Thanks for the advice.
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04/29/2012, 10:19 AM | #246 |
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Huh...aspirin? That's an odd choice. Maybe the coral-killer thought he was being ironic - using headache medicine to cause a headache....
I wouldn't touch the skeletons until they are much, much more healthy. I'm so glad to hear they are reacting. Usually once they quit reacting, that's it. I'd feed once every 3 days or so. They aren't bleached, so they don't need daily feeding. However, I wouldn't feed too often since they're in a QT system. The lighting is probably ok, but I'd only go a month using it. But, by that point, they should be healthy enough to move. I'd run carbon if you aren't already...hopefully it'll help process out any remaining poison. Man...wish I was there to try to help them out. :-/
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Ok, thanks. I will run carbon then, don't know why I didn't think of that. I have some reefbrite led fixtures I can use if you think the may need more light. They have 6 3watt LEDs ran at 450mah. It may just be wishful thinking, but I swear they look better already
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04/29/2012, 12:01 PM | #248 |
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That's awesome! I've noticed corals in bad water conditions quickly recover if placed in a good system. Hopefully yours will be the same way. I wouldn't worry about lighting right now...just let them be. If they start expanding like crazy (usually an attempt to get more surface area for the zooxanthalle), then I'd add the LED light.
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04/29/2012, 05:44 PM | #249 |
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Ok, thanks for your help
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I know it's only been a few days, but any updates Mike?
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