I've had a frogspawn with two heads for about two weeks now. It has been great. It opened up every day and was very happy and full. In the last few days it has started to "deflate" and literally melt. Obviously it's dying, but I don't know why. Water params are fine, believe me. My first guess right now is that the MH lights I have are more intense than what they had at the LFS and the frag is in the middle of the tank. Basically, one of the heads is done and the other one I'm sure will come shortly because the flesh on the skeleton between them is melting away. Any help will be much appreciated. This is/was a BEAUTIFUL piece of coral.
MY FROGSPAWN IS MELTING
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I tested yesterday and the calc was fine. Don't have alk test, but I'm sure it's fine as well. Here's the thing, all my other corals(see signature) and anemone are all doing great and are growing very quickly. Nothing else is having issues. This frogspawn is my latest purchase. I read that they like more moderate light, so I figured that's what it is, but I really don't have a clue. I told you guys my tests are good, that's how I keep my tanks, but this frogspawn is dying and will be completely gone except for a skeleton more than likely by tomorrow. And it's all happened within a couple or three days. Has anyone had experience?
If all of your other corals are looking good it would be my humble opinion that your frog spawn was sick when you bought it. Corals like frogs, hammers, elegance, torch, etc have to be checked very carfully before purchase. If they are not transported/handled correctly their delicate tissues that cover their underlying coral skeletons become damaged allowing for infections that will ultimately result in the type of decay you refer to. Sadly your frog will continue to "melt". Before you invest in another one view it extended and prior to purchase have the vendor gently coax it to retract. Once fully retracted check the entire head for exposed skelton and/or damaged tissue. If there is any doubt move on. I have seen some LFS employees handle corals like veges at a local market. :rant2:
Germanman
My fish are my babies
m007 got it pretty well. d agree and say they were already sick or dieing. also they do fine with intense lighting my frogspawn is only 2 inches for my metal halide
Thanks for the good response. I remember now that one of my snails rubbed/scraped against one of the heads and must have tore some flesh(it's happened before to my pearl bubble). I didn't realize that it would take out the whole thing. Good news though: There are a few smaller heads developing lower down on the stalk so I'm gonna keep it and see if the smaller ones develop well.
I did check it before purchase. I found a new LFS that's run by some of the guys from my local reef club and they are great to buy from. This was just unfortunate.
I did check it before purchase. I found a new LFS that's run by some of the guys from my local reef club and they are great to buy from. This was just unfortunate.
Germanman
My fish are my babies
