Monti RTN

[untamed]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Haloreef]

I use the gel. In one of the tanks I kept I had the Monti nudis also. I quarentined the monti and super glued over any spot that showed damage. I did this every night for aprox. a month and ended up saving it. Interestingly enough it was also a pink Monti. You have to check every night some nights every thing would look fine and then I would see a white spot... more glue!
I have not found, or read about, any dip that will kill the Nudis and leave the coral alive.
If you are not prepared to do this night after night you may want to toss it. It depends what this coral is worth to you.
Once again good luck!

[TrailFish]

Hmmm. I have other montis that haven't shown any signs of infection (yet). I haven't looked hard for the nudis (a bit after lights out and this morning as well) but I will pull out the coral this evening and have a good look.

Thanks everyone for your comments (and photos). I would have never thought to look for these little beasties.