whats going on with my monti

MikeEe · #1 05/06/2007, 03:45 PM

alk-9.6
calcium-400
ph-7.9-8.1

all my sps are doing great until earlier this week when I notice some tissue lost on both my rainbow colonies. They both originated from the same colony. One is placed on the sandbed and the other is higher up on the rocks. And these two are the only ones affected. Theres random spots of white dead skeleton. I have about 20 other montis in my tank, and none are affected. It seems like the dead spots are progressing. Could it be monti nudis? Ive had these colonies about 8 months now. Could flow be an issue? Polyps are fully extended. Thanks guys

BLKTANG · #2 05/06/2007, 05:53 PM

check for nudis.

MikeEe · #3 05/06/2007, 06:09 PM

should i be able to see it with the naked eye?

BLKTANG · #4 05/06/2007, 06:37 PM

Yes unless they r under it.

MikeEe · #5 05/06/2007, 06:41 PM

yea pulled both out and inspected it closely under direct sunlight and fortunately nothing. Looks like its stn. I moved it from its currently position and will just pray.

jjmcat · #6 05/06/2007, 08:45 PM

Ive lost several monites in the past couple of weeks.I can explain it so im at a loss.

Dorado13 · #7 05/06/2007, 08:52 PM

check for little tiny black dots on your montis. Like the red bugs on acros, there is some sort of black bug that eats only montis.