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Old 12-02-2012, 11:56 PM
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Crappy... Is there anything else I can do? What caused the rtn? Is it contagious?

It can be contagious.....if the flesh that is falling off comes in contact with another SPS it can spread.

And as for what caused it....sometimes it just happens for no reason.....but I would say the stress do to being moved to a new tank caused it. Don't fret over it, has happened to me over the years many times.
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It can be contagious.....if the flesh that is falling off comes in contact with another SPS it can spread.

And as for what caused it....sometimes it just happens for no reason.....but I would say the stress do to being moved to a new tank caused it. Don't fret over it, has happened to me over the years many times.
Should I take it out of the tank?
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Old 12-03-2012, 03:16 AM
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If you have the equipment to do so cut it just below the white fleshless area. It may stop the rtn
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If you have the equipment to do so cut it just below the white fleshless area. It may stop the rtn
What do I need to use? Can I clip it underwater with clippers? Do I need to stop it from "bleeding"?
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What do I need to use? Can I clip it underwater with clippers? Do I need to stop it from "bleeding"?
Sorry all I meant was a bone cutter
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Sorry all I meant was a bone cutter

Can I just snap it with pliers? Or garden shears?
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