Acan Faceplant

fishnu · 05-05-2008, 11:39 PM

This weekend, I went to my first swap. I picked up, among other things, A nice Pink Acan frag.

When putting it in the tank, I dropped it anf it fell between rocks. I got it out, but it had done a complete faceplant and yacked alot of slime in a very short period.

Now, the hermits seemed to be gathering like vultures around the acan.....any suggestions?

dobejazz · 05-05-2008, 11:48 PM

it should be fine just keep and eye on it

Tru2nr · 05-09-2008, 02:14 PM

make sure everything is off the acans i can't tell u how many times this has happened. i just hold it by the skeleton base and use a power head to make sure everything is off

bluespotjawfish · 05-09-2008, 03:43 PM

Might try and protect it from the crabs. Set it in a bowl that they can't get inside of. May also need to screen the top to keep fish from nipping while it heals. However, make sure it still gets flow in and around it.

BEELZEBOB · 05-09-2008, 06:55 PM

my lobo came crashing down onto my acans last saturday.

they fought, and i lost 1.5 acans....

Tru2nr · 05-10-2008, 03:36 PM

ouch sorry for the loss beelza...i wouldn't worry about your acans tho fishnu they may pout for a while but as long as you clean the debris off of them they'll be fine if they are having a hard time eating just put a cpl drops of garlic in the tank wait about 5 minutes they puff right up and should accept food

05-05-2008, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
fishnu Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 756 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Acan Faceplant This weekend, I went to my first swap. I picked up, among other things, A nice Pink Acan frag. When putting it in the tank, I dropped it anf it fell between rocks. I got it out, but it had done a complete faceplant and yacked alot of slime in a very short period. Now, the hermits seemed to be gathering like vultures around the acan.....any suggestions? __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), selected mushrooms. Looking for mermaid.

05-05-2008, 11:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acan Faceplant it should be fine just keep and eye on it __________________ Kelli

05-09-2008, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tru2nr Plate Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acan Faceplant make sure everything is off the acans i can't tell u how many times this has happened. i just hold it by the skeleton base and use a power head to make sure everything is off __________________ My Addiction Chronical...a.k.a my slowly building reef tank

05-09-2008, 03:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 3,818 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acan Faceplant Might try and protect it from the crabs. Set it in a bowl that they can't get inside of. May also need to screen the top to keep fish from nipping while it heals. However, make sure it still gets flow in and around it. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

05-10-2008, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tru2nr Plate Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acan Faceplant ouch sorry for the loss beelza...i wouldn't worry about your acans tho fishnu they may pout for a while but as long as you clean the debris off of them they'll be fine if they are having a hard time eating just put a cpl drops of garlic in the tank wait about 5 minutes they puff right up and should accept food __________________ My Addiction Chronical...a.k.a my slowly building reef tank

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