capt-jab Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 My lfs gave me a small yellow leather that wasn't doing well. Three days later, the stalk has a rip in it and the coral is melting from the inside. I need help quick! I've noticed a small dark spot near the crown,maybe dark green or black can't tell. I will try propagating if that may help to save any of it.Our lfs had given up on it and maybe I should to,but I would love to help it. Thanks for any help and a great site,maybe someday I can return the favors. Jab Link to comment
jenniebutterfly Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 if it is melting from the inside i is probably a goner, i would take it out of the tank and get rid of it. Link to comment
capt-jab Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 Thank you for a fast response jb. I may have to it's not looking good for (yellow ledbetter),although I would like some more replies first. Any ideas what may be wrong with it . Link to comment
jenniebutterfly Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 i have no clue, i had one that melted when i was on vacation, luckily i had some good filtration so my tank did not crash, just lost the one coral. sorry i cannot be of more help, but if you have a hospital tank try putting it in there jen Link to comment
BKtomodachi Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Frag off some pieces of the healthy part, then throw out the rest. Link to comment
chrissreef Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 /agree take out carefully and try to frag good parts off. I would say anything 1cm to the "melting" is gone. ptu the frags back in the tank (secure them loosly), keep the water clean and hope for the best. good luck! Link to comment
capt-jab Posted February 6, 2005 Author Share Posted February 6, 2005 Thank you guys.I was only able to frag 1 peice about the size of half a golf ball, now I'll just keep my fingers crossed. What is the reason to secure it loosely verses glueing it.I'm not disagreeing just trying to learn as much as possible. Thank you for your advice Jab Link to comment
jenniebutterfly Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 glue won't stick because of the slime that they produce. securing it loosely with netting will help it attach and not float around where it can be sucked up by powerheads and stuff jen Link to comment
BKtomodachi Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Yeah, either stab it down with a needle/toothpick, or put bridal netting/mesh over it. Link to comment
capt-jab Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Thanks for the post,I'll get back to you guys as soon as I see any changes in the frag. Link to comment
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