Rapid loss of Fungia coral

[clone]

Im thinking PH swing. Have you had any other rapid losses?

[mtfish]

I was wondering the same thing about there still being color, but I held it in my hand and it sure looked just like a skeleton. Got home today and there is still some life in there. As the evening went on, there was a very slow, and very little swelling of the tenticles (? if this is the right word). The lights just went out for the night, so I will take a look in a little while. Still looks really bad, but now I have hope it can somehow recover. Not sure about pH. I don't have a meter, so only can take instant reading with a test kit, and do not do that routinely. I thought Fungia was supposed to be an easy or beginner coral. Any ideas why this one would take a hit and other corals look good? Here's keeping my fingers crossed that it will bounce back.

[Jarob]

I was thinking maybe the blenny nipped at it.. how long has it been receeded? Maybe there was food on it and the blenny went for it and got some tissue too, thats happened to my fungia a few time actually, it will look poor for a day or two.

[mtfish]

Jarob, this went from looking normal two days ago to looking bad yesterday. That's what freaked me out is how fast it happened. Most of the fish seem to sleep when the lights go out. Now the cleaner shrimp are another thing. They are always pestering my corals when I feed them, even though I try to give them some food first to keep them occupied. Thanks to everyone that has posted.

[Still Learning]

Glad to hear there is still some tissue and some hope!! Here's to a quick recovery!