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by tidal
Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:23 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Feeding acanthastrea corals
Replies: 1
Views: 2545

Re: Feeding acanthastrea corals

I'm not convinced that's a feeding response, to be honest. The polyps look pretty retracted, and you can see the skeleton between them, which doesn't suggest happiness to me. When they're feeding, the polyps usually puff up and the tentacles come out. I think what's happening here is the coral's ...
by tidal
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Yellow flatworms in the reef tank
Replies: 18
Views: 4748

Re: Yellow flatworms in the reef tank

I don't think it's a case of the coral being at war with its neighbors, I believe those yellow spots are more of a stress response. When the coral's not in optimal health or has just been moved, it can cause this reaction. Once you get it feeding properly, I'm pretty sure they'll go away.