Scoly dying ?

[Jaybeastin]

My scoly never looked like this before and it’s always been healthy. All my others corals are happy. Nutrition been high for awhile already I don’t think that’s the cause.

parameters

1.24
ALK 10
Mag 1320
Cal 430
Phosphate .48
Nitrate.20

 

[Lavey29]

Maybe an iodine dip with ciprofloaxin too. Check for pest underneath. Bacteria infection common too. Your phosphate way to high.

 

[Jaybeastin]

Maybe an iodine dip with ciprofloaxin too. Check for pest underneath. Bacteria infection common too. Your phosphate way to high.

I got some bumblebee snails and they seem to take shelter behind it. That’s the only thing I added into the tank recently. I will try to dip it

 

[Lavey29]

I got some bumblebee snails and they seem to take shelter behind it. That’s the only thing I added into the tank recently. I will try to dip it

Is it getting sufficient light?

 

[Jaybeastin]

Is it getting sufficient light?

Yes so I fed it earlier and all the white spots are gone? It’s looks normal again but it’s mouth is a bit open. Usually always closed.

 

[Lavey29]

Yes so I fed it earlier and all the white spots are gone? It’s looks normal again but it’s mouth is a bit open. Usually always closed.

Perhaps it's filter feeding something in the water or still hungry?

 

[90's reefer]

How often are you feeding it? I feed mine once a week. Any less and its not happy.

 

[Jaybeastin]

Perhaps it's filter feeding something in the water or still hungry?

I haven’t fed it the past 2 weeks because of my high phosphates. Maybe that’s the reason

 

[Jaybeastin]

How often are you feeding it? I feed mine once a week. Any less and its not happy.

I haven’t fed it the past 2 weeks because of my high phosphates. Maybe that’s the reason. I usually feed it twice a week

 

[ZoWhat]

The reason I do not buy scolys is bc I worked part time at a coral shop ... in 5 yrs I didn't see a single one stay healthy without some receding past 6-9 mos

Recession is INEVITABLE with scolys IMO

I believe they all live and grow to about 4ins and then naturally die slowly. I really haven't heard of ANYONE keeping one for years

 

[Jaybeastin]

The reason I do not buy scolys is bc I worked part time at a coral shop ... in 5 yrs I didn't see a single one stay healthy without some receding past 6-9 mos

Recession is INEVITABLE with scolys IMO

I believe they all live and grow to about 4ins and then naturally die slowly. I really haven't heard of ANYONE keeping one for years

I had it for about a year and it has always looked healthy in my tank except for yesterday. Looks normal this morning

 

[violetjones]

Try placing a big chunk with 8-10 mysis shrimp on it. After 3-4 minutes tentacle's should come out. Feed once a week.

 

[DHill6]

The reason I do not buy scolys is bc I worked part time at a coral shop ... in 5 yrs I didn't see a single one stay healthy without some receding past 6-9 mos

Recession is INEVITABLE with scolys IMO

I believe they all live and grow to about 4ins and then naturally die slowly. I really haven't heard of ANYONE keeping one for years

I have a few that are over 5 yrs., no recession. I also had cut one and all
Pieces have grown well. Recently I’ve purchased ‘saved’ scoly that were cut and they’re also doing ok.