well as of today, there is no more dying flesh on this coral. it looks just like it did last night, even has some polyp extention today. i went out and got the iodine last night, but didn't get to use it because i had to work today (didn't get in bed until 2 am). yesterday i cut the flesh just past the dying portion and moved it to another tank (empty QT), and today it seems to be doing pretty well. when i got this coral it had a dead spot on it and i was bringing it back until this, so i guess i will keep an eye on it and see how it goes.