Orange spots on multiple LPS

[tzink]

I think all three affected specimens are flavia, but I could be wrong. Anyway, just today I noticed small orange spots on one (the small green/brown in the first picture), then I noticed the same spots on the two others. Any ideas on what they are and what to do if problematic?

 

Note I fed all three Coral Feast 0.5mm pellets this morning. I usually use a powder, but got adventurous.

 

Parameters:

Ammonia: 0

Nitrite: 0 (I think it's all being consumed by the algae and coral)

pH: 8.2

kH: 11-12.5

Phosphate: 0.25

Gravity: 1.025

 

Thanks!

[WV Reefer]

1 hour ago, tzink said:

I think all three affected specimens are flavia, but I could be wrong. Anyway, just today I noticed small orange spots on one (the small green/brown in the first picture), then I noticed the same spots on the two others. Any ideas on what they are and what to do if problematic?

 

Note I fed all three Coral Feast 0.5mm pellets this morning. I usually use a powder, but got adventurous.

 

Parameters:

Ammonia: 0

Nitrite: 0 (I think it's all being consumed by the algae and coral)

pH: 8.2

kH: 11-12.5

Phosphate: 0.25

Gravity: 1.025

 

Thanks!

Have you tried to blow them off? Or are they part of the skin of the coral?

[tzink]

They are part of the skin. Kind of like a tiny red bump.

[tzink]

Update: The spots seem to be going away. I think maybe they just didn't like the pellets I fed them. Will not be using these again!

[WV Reefer]

1 hour ago, tzink said:

Update: The spots seem to be going away. I think maybe they just didn't like the pellets I fed them. Will not be using these again!

That’s good to hear. 😊

It is possible for some foods to burn or irritate the corals skin.