Candy cane and favia issues

[derek12261984]

I’m having some issues with a few pieces of LPS that I acquired several weeks ago. They both came with this algae type growth on them, and it’s progressing pretty quickly. I’m pretty sure the favia is a goner but I think I can still salvage the candy cane. I’ve dipped them both several times, but it doesn’t seem to do much. Any suggestions on treatment for either of these? It almost looks like turf algae growth but I can’t seem to scrape it off? Maybe a KFC treatment?

 

[TokenReefer]

Dips can be harsh. I havent heard of a bonafide kills gha dip that doesn't do harm to the coral somehow yet. Can you just pluck out the algae by hand? KFC seems to just throw everything at it...in a potion... Seems harsh lol

 

[derek12261984]

Dips can be harsh. I havent heard of a bonafide kills gha dip that doesn't do harm to the coral somehow yet. Can you just pluck out the algae by hand? KFC seems to just throw everything at it...in a potion... Seems harsh lol

I’ve tried pulling it and even gently scrubbing but it just didn’t want to come off. I have Flux Rx but I’ve held off treating bc I don’t like dosing chemicals if I don’t have to. Do you think that might work?

 

[TokenReefer]

I don't know. It's a technique that I would research heavily first. I would try the natural route first. Do you have any clean up crew; snails, etc? If you keep the algae short, in my experience they will eventually get to it. It's hard for me to be sure of the type of algae it is from your pic if I'm honest though. I'm not sure algae is the culprit for killing coral either so I'd look for other things. Dips can be harsh; depending on the dip the mucous coat can get "washed away" so to speak as it washes away the pest the dip is targeting; actually opening the door to bacteria. This is my understanding at least. Let the mucous coat build up again before you dip again would be my advice. That's all I really got, sorry

 

[derek12261984]

I don't know. It's a technique that I would research heavily first. I would try the natural route first. Do you have any clean up crew; snails, etc? If you keep the algae short, in my experience they will eventually get to it. It's hard for me to be sure of the type of algae it is from your pic if I'm honest though. I'm not sure algae is the culprit for killing coral either so I'd look for other things. Dips can be harsh; depending on the dip the mucous coat can get "washed away" so to speak as it washes away the pest the dip is targeting; actually opening the door to bacteria. This is my understanding at least. Let the mucous coat build up again before you dip again would be my advice. That's all I really got, sorry

I’m about 99% sure I have turf algae and GHA. I have a sea hare, several hermits, a few emerald crabs, trochus snails, and a a yellow tang. The CC members munch the stuff all day… They love the stuff even more than nori. They keep it mowed down pretty well and it’s short enough where you can’t pull it off the rock with your finger. I’m going to toss the favia , but give the CC more time.