Birdsnest question

[Adam Marinelli]

I recently bought a beautiful birdsnest at my LFS. In less than two weeks white spots appeared and I was afraid that some necrosis had set in. The spots now look raised, and may actually be new nodes for more branches. Because there are so many, though, I am reticent to be so hopeful. Can anyone take a look at these pics to dissuade my fears?

Thanks!

 

[Adam Marinelli]

Also, does anyone use amino supplements for their corals?

 

[joy13]

Hopefully someone will answer I am curious because I haven't been able to keep pink birdsnest myself. I am getting ready to give it another try soon.

 

[Adam Marinelli]

Ha. We may be out of luck Joy.

 

[Beniamino77]

Probably new growth. If your calcium is high birds nest can grow amazingly quick. Mine grows every day.

 

[joy13]

If Mr X comes across this he will know for sure.

 

[Reef Mechanic]

Looks like new growth to me. Notice all spots are on top towards light.

 

[Adam Marinelli]

Thanks guys.

 

[Ricksreef]

It is how it grows,looking good.Keep check on your calcium and alk levels.
If the whole stems were turning white then you have a problem.

 

[Adam Marinelli]

Update: you guys are right. In less than a week i have at least 25 new branches forming. Pretty bad ***!

 

[Gboy66]

Update: you guys are right. In less than a week i have at least 25 new branches forming. Pretty bad ***!

That is sick! I havent heard of other nests doing this!

 

[Adam Marinelli]

I know, right? The nodes are growing way faster than I anticipated. Pretty exciting stuff.

 

[Gboy66]

I know, right? The nodes are growing way faster than I anticipated. Pretty exciting stuff.

Heck ya, say it doubles in a month! Whew that nice

 

[Reef Mechanic]

I about another week u should see polyps following up the nodes. If u don't already see them

 

[joy13]

Are you dosing anything?

 

[Adam Marinelli]

Calcium, strontium, magnesium, a buffer, an amino vitamin supplement and weekly 15 percent water changes.