Xenia Coral looks sick

[k_1]

The other day I came into the room and recognized the frag that broke off from my original xenia about two weeks ago is starting to look very skinny at the base. The tank is only about two months old now and all of the other corals look fine except this one.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Move him away from the other

 

[saltyfins]

The other day I came into the room and recognized the frag that broke off from my original xenia about two weeks ago is starting to look very skinny at the base. The tank is only about two months old now and all of the other corals look fine except this one.

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it's spreading. that's what they do, and then eventually it'll break...that small thread. then it'll be ALL OVER YOUR TANK lol!! some however, like it. I personally do

 

[k_1]

Move him away from the other

Thank you for the suggestion I will definitely have to try it. How far should I move it away?

 

[k_1]

it's spreading. that's what they do, and then eventually it'll break...that small thread. then it'll be ALL OVER YOUR TANK lol!! some however, like it. I personally do

Thank you for the comment! I was super worried about it. I’m going to move it and keep a close eye on it and see if it breaks off anytime soon.

 

[mermaid_life]

You don't need to move it. It's moving on its own.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

It's just the tail from seperation, it'll grow into a foot

 

[k_1]

You don't need to move it. It's moving on its own.

Oh okay that makes more sense! I'll just keep and eye on it and see if it moves on it's own. Thank you for the comment! I'm new to all of this so I appreciate the help!

 

[k_1]

It's just the tail from seperation, it'll grow into a foot

 

[k_1]

The other day I came into the room and recognized the frag that broke off from my original xenia about two weeks ago is starting to look very skinny at the base. The tank is only about two months old now and all of the other corals look fine except this one.

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Thank you for all of your helpful suggestions! After reading all of the comments I looked closer at the coral and recognized that the coral is getting thinner at the bottom because it is starting to break off from the bottom of the rock and attach to the side of the rock.

 

[saltyfins]

Thank you for all of your helpful suggestions! After reading all of the comments I looked closer at the coral and recognized that the coral is getting thinner at the bottom because it is starting to break off from the bottom of the rock and attach to the side of the rock.

just remember, this stuff can really spread! it's not bad, unless you want other coral....then you might decide it's got to be in it's own real spot. sometimes you'll see one totally break off, when that happens, find a piece of rubble rock, and band it onto that. I dont use glue personally on this stuff, but a vinyl band works great! then you can place that rubble piece wherever, and start some in that area. Just a thought. like I said, I really do like the stuff

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

Most local stores will take this off you as a trade in. It doesn’t ship well. Here’s its like 50$/stalk at local stores which is insanity. And it’s not even attached to anything. I plan to sell mine whenever I get it going.