Monti RTN

TrailFish · #1 07-14-2009, 07:20 PM

I purchase a pink monti frag a couple of months back and up until a few weeks ago it was fine but now is undergoing a relatively quick tissue die off. My gut feeling is a bateria or viral infection and I fragged the coral past the line of recession a week ago but the condition is recurring (maybe I didn't go far enough). Any ideas?

I am thinking of pulling the coral out, fragging it past the recession and then giving it a some kind of dip (I was thinking Revive and/or iodine). Does this seem reasonable? All other corals are fine (Alk, Ca, SG etc. are good)

This is a great color coral and I would hate to loose it. The coral is growing on other fronts but I suspect that the recession will eventually take out the whole piece.

untamed · #2 07-14-2009, 07:28 PM

Yes, the frag and dip is a good plan. May save it..may not. I doubt there is anything else you can try that will work.

Haloreef · #3 07-14-2009, 08:35 PM

I have had luck doing the "frag and dip" also. However I add one more step. I use the cyano acrilate glue on the fresh edge to make sure I trap any unwanted nasties inside the glue. Make sure you cover the whole edge.
I can't say it's worked every time but, it has worked more often than not for me. Sounds like you have nothing to loose.
Good luck.

Marlin65 · #4 07-14-2009, 08:58 PM

I thought I had RTN as well on my Monties until I found some small white nudies.

Picking them off when I find them. They are hard to see as they are white.

TrailFish · #5 07-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haloreef

I have had luck doing the "frag and dip" also. However I add one more step. I use the cyano acrilate glue on the fresh edge to make sure I trap any unwanted nasties inside the glue. Make sure you cover the whole edge.
I can't say it's worked every time but, it has worked more often than not for me. Sounds like you have nothing to loose.
Good luck.

Thanks. I will consider adding the extra step and give it a shot tonight. What tends to work better, the gel or regular super glue?

chandigz · #6 07-15-2009, 12:45 AM

I'd check for montipora eating nudibranchs. They sometimes hide when the lights are on so check after the lights have been off for a while. They are tiny, less then a 1/4 inch. Use the gel glue.

Navarchus · #7 07-15-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chandigz

I'd check for montipora eating nudibranchs. They sometimes hide when the lights are on so check after the lights have been off for a while. They are tiny, less then a 1/4 inch. Use the gel glue.

This used to be a poker star montipora!

After aggressive dip.

The eggs are still there.

IMO best thing to do is get rid of it!
If you have any other monti dip them a.s.a.p
I would add some 6line wrasse.