The green coral is a Endive Hydnophora (Horn coral). It has recently developed some black spots that appear to be growing. The problem is that it is growing on a large piece of live rock along with other corals so it would be impossible to remove it for closer examination and possible treatment. In that case, if whatever it is continues its attack, it will be necessary to remove one or more healthy frags and start new colonies.

Reef A

The Banggai Cardinal spends most of the day light hours in this corner. At night it is an active hunter on very small prey.

Reef A

The Royal Gramma backed into one of its hiding places.

The Yellow Tang is very shy about having its picture taken!!

Reef A

Closeup of the Pagoda coral as it has begun opening once again.

Reef A

Taken as a close-up from the right side. Yesterday the return pump from the sump refused to restart after having been shut-down for feeding. Another pump had to be installed. The pump that failed was a Rio 1200. It was removed and cleaned but still would not start so a Hagen 802 powerhead was adapted to take its place. The later pump has a much lower flow rate so it may have some affect on the corals.

Reef B

A gorgonian partially open but is often fully open. It has three new buds so must be doing okay.

Reef A

Taken close-up on the right side. The green algae gets out of hand. The one good part about it is that it tends to harbor small brittle stars. The fish in the upper center, nestled in a colony of M. digitata, is an eyelash blennie.

Pagoda Coral

This coral has not been opening for several days. Water parameters seem to be normal enough. All the other corals are opening. Perhaps it is ina resting-stage.