Half dead brain coral

[dylan p]

I just got a good deal on this brain coral with some zoanthids on one side. The brain is dying on the side the zoanthids are on. My lfs said I have to cut off the dead skeleton off or it will slowly die is that true or can I just cut the zoanthids off. Won't the brain just encrust over the old skeleton?


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[Sniperhank]

The brain can encrust over old skeleton, but recovery can only occur if things are pristine and stable.
I agree with what your LFS said, cut off the zoas as they are most likely the cause for the tissue recession to begin with.

 

[dylan p]

I was going to cut the zoas off. Can I leave the old skeleton with the brain or should I cut that off?


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[Sniperhank]

It should be fine and grow back over.

 

[dylan p]

Ok thanks for the help


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