candycane heads popping off?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by rogerstammy, Aug 6, 2009.

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  1. rogerstammy

    rogerstammy Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have some candycanes in my tank and the tops have been popping off...I know why they are popping off, it's because the clowns are molesting the crap out of them.. Will these grow elsewhere? (the tops that have popped off) or are these just gonners?
     
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  3. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    just a thought but how is your cal. Maybe the growth was inhibited and this cause a weak head.
     
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    rogerstammy Peppermint Shrimp

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    I will check my cal.. last time I checked it was fine.. I did just get this from a friend.. so perhaps his was low??? last check cal on my tank was 400. I do add calcium to my tank as directed. I'll check it again just to make sure.
     
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    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    This is the first time I've heard of such a thing. Can we some pictures??
     
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    rogerstammy Peppermint Shrimp

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    rogerstammy Peppermint Shrimp

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    It isn't the greatest pic.. I had to use my cell phone.. the entire head popped off the solid part of the coral.
     
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    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    I ahve seen it with feather dusters but this is new to me.... I have some candy canes but they keep splitting not poping. Id like to see why this is happening.
     
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    rogerstammy Peppermint Shrimp

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    I think it is because the clown fish are hosting it... but I am wondering if the heads will grow.. I'm leaving them in there just in case...
     
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    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    clownfish hosting candycane???? Ive never heard of that.


    So we got candy cane heads poppin off... and clownfish hosting candycane...

    Cool thread. wish I can help you. Sorry
     
  12. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Hi Rogerstammy

    I believe 10 acrewoods is on to something with regard calcium level and it was probably low in the tank they came from, hence the structure became brittle
    the clowns movement / hosting the coral has possibly caused the heads to fall off

    http://www.fragoutpost.com/coral-propagation/caulastrea

    the heads can survive, did some research and the above fragging tips may help
    the coral has self fragged but the tips on securing will be usefull


    Steve
     
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