Whats wrong with my Acan?

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by tom.n.day, Feb 2, 2012.

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  1. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    The "bubble" has been there for a couple months. I have considered popping it...
     

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  3. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I have seen this 3-4 times on other forums. No one ever has an explanation.

    One person however was running a really high magnesium to treat Bryopsis, brought the level down and the coral eventually went back to normal.

    I would not pop it.

    Will be interesting to see if someone else knows, as I posted no one has ever been able to explain it. A whole lot of theories. Last thread I saw with that same type of growth was all over Blastos.
     
  5. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Thanks Coraline. It appears otherwise healthy and is very actively growing
     
  6. Reef4life

    Reef4life Feather Duster

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    Sorry I cant help to identify whats wrong but I agree with Coralline with not popping it, I think that would open up the door for an infection???
    Have you been dosing anything in particular?
     
  7. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    I have always been under the impression when LPS "bubble" like this, they're getting too much light.
     
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  9. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    The light is possible except i have it on te sand bed and only inchs from anoter Acan without this issue. I have doses calcium 3 time an magnesium once since I have owned it
     
  10. mcsmike

    mcsmike Astrea Snail

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    Looks like it has a clot somewhere inside lol.