Frogspawn death

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by tattoolew, Dec 31, 2011.

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  1. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    I think nitrates and nitrites but thats just my opinion, if your parameters are ever off, your corals will let you know asap. I'm assuming thats what happened here I mean your nitrates are 5 like 5 ppm? thats not very high but in combination with nitrites, it could be the problem, but hard to say. what about phosphates, alk, and calcium?
     
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  3. 55gfowlr

    55gfowlr Zoanthid

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    Sorry about the loss Lew, I'm working out an issue I had with my FS which ended up being flat worms. I gave it a fresh water dip and it's slowly looking better. How long did you have your Frogspawn for before seeing it have problems?
     
  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Id say new tank syndrome. Nitrites, fluctuating PH, and who know about the Ca and Alk levels. Sounds like polyp bailout which happens to stressed out Euphyllia in hope the polyp can re-establish somewhere more suited to their needs. I have not heard of this being successful in captivity for the little guys.
     
  5. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    sorry to hear this. If you havent removed the skeleton, i would leave them in the tank. Occasionally there might be enough tissue left that we can not see that will grow back. If nothing else the grooves are good pod farms