{"id":152218,"date":"2021-07-29T12:59:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T12:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g1.redseafish.com\/?p=152218"},"modified":"2021-08-10T14:11:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T14:11:55","slug":"how-to-identify-corals-with-hitchhikers-in-a-reef-aquarium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g1.redseafish.com\/how-to-identify-corals-with-hitchhikers-in-a-reef-aquarium\/","title":{"rendered":"How to identify corals with hitchhikers in a reef aquarium"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Carefully inspecting corals should be part of the regular husbandry routine for a reef aquarium so that any signs of soft tissue damage or discoloration can be identified and investigated as soon as possible.<\/p>


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In the case of a mild infestation, the corals can suffer from chronic stress and will show signs of polyp retraction, pale patches on the soft tissue and increased mucus secretion. If not treated, it will become a severe infestation that can cause severe damage to corals, such as:<\/p>\n