frogspawn and trumpet

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by Coastie Reefer, Jul 19, 2011.

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  1. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    My trumpet fell on my frogspawn but I managed to notice it fairly quickly. I was getting the fish from the 10g to put in the 40b so it was sitting on it for a couple minutes tops. Now there is a black spot on my trumpet and there may even be a hole in one polyp. Will it be ok? Is there anything I should do to help it out?

    TIA

    CR
     
    Coastie Reefer, Jul 19, 2011
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    You can try an iodine dip if you have some.
     
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  3. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    what does iodine do for the reef?
    or for the injured coral?
     
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  4. 2in10

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    Iodine helps shrimps and crabs molt when in the proper range. The dip works the same way as cleaning a wound on us, it kills bacterias and helps remove damaged flesh so the body can repair itself.
     
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  5. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Thanks all. I do have a dip and will do it as soon as I get home. Hope the little guy turns out ok. One of the best corals I have right now.
     
    Coastie Reefer, Jul 19, 2011
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  6. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    I have a bottle of weaton iodine got from a fellow local reefer 3 years ago..it's in the fridge and i'm gonna think does Iodine go bad???
     
    libog2fish, Jul 20, 2011
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