Sick Coral?

[gridley]

About a month ago I bought a Sunflower Coral from a LFS. A few weeks ago I noticed a white encrusting "something" on the coral. In the past few days I have noticed that it seems to be spreading. Ideas? Suggestions?

This first picture is the area that I first noticed it. You can see three areas where it is growing.
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj509/gridley1/130218Sunflower1_zps21809399.jpg

This second picture (not as good of an image shows where it appears to be spreading - it is thinner and covering a larger area.

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj509/gridley1/130218Sunflower2_zps2637219a.jpg

Thanks for whatever help you can give.

[FragIt Dan]

I can't see any pics, perhaps post them up again?

[monocus]

looks like sponge,it also looks like you need to feed your sun coral-they look fairly concaved

[gridley]

I can't see any pics, perhaps post them up again?

Hmmm . . . I just checked and could see the pics on both my phone and PC. Ayyone else having problems seeing the pictures? :question:

[gridley]

looks like sponge,it also looks like you need to feed your sun coral-they look fairly concaved

Thanks - if it is a sponge, is that good, bad, what should I do?

I have been trying to feed them, but they have been slow to respond. Last night was the best that the tenticles came out - but only about 3/16 of an inch. If you have any suggestions/reccommendation on feeding, that would be great.

[Reef Pilot]

Good discussion on this thread about feeding Sun Corals.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=93477

[gridley]

Good discussion on this thread about feeding Sun Corals.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=93477

Great information on that thread - thanks! :lol:

I'm still concerned about the growth on the coral, and not sure what to do with that. :cry: