Bubble Coral detached from skel. (REGROWING)

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by Kevin_E, Nov 11, 2012.

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  1. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    YAY!! so glad it worked out. I'll check back for the pic!
     
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Not a great pic due to cloudy water- I added a sump today. But as you can see, 5 months later it's still alive. The base is obviously underneath. I'll get more pics as tank conditions improve this weekend.
     

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  4. kakado

    kakado Plankton

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    Wow really cool how nature works.
     
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  5. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Way to go !! That's some good stuff !! Color will come to it when it gets some light...might want to go slow on the light though..just guessing. : )
     
  6. DSC reef

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    That's awesome. Its always great when a sick coral/fish pulls through. Way to go.
     
  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Proof you're doing something right. :) Right?

    I have never seen a polyp bailout live and grow past a couple months.
     
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  9. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Crazy, but good for you saving it.
     
  10. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Thanks everyone!!!

    I'll try and upload a better pic tonight. It's going to beat to follow its growth.
     
  11. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Proof that even a blind squirrel finds a nut.:p
     
  12. leialittle

    leialittle Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Had one do the same thing a while back. Didn't make it though. :( That's awesome it's still kicking!