What is wrong...Kenyan tree coral?

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by JJL, Mar 13, 2011.

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    My kenyan tree coral seems to be dully colored today and very saggy. It is not standing up to its full size. It is shrunken down like crazy and it is not open. It has been like this for probably the last day and a 1/2. WHat should I do?????????? HELP!!!!!!!:confused:
     
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  3. JJL

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    Bummmmmmmp!!!! Need help! Pleaaaaasssseee!
     
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    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    they go through phases, some days theyll be closed and shriveled, others theyll be all open and colorful. itll get better
     
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    DONT worry about it..All leathers will do this when either they are stressed and most likely yours is just shedding or something..I moved my kenya last night to the sand bed and it shrivled up for like 6 hours and it started to open up more this morning.

    Kenya is a very hardy coral IME and most likely your is doing what it does.
     
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    Do they even get a darker color when they do this??????? Also should I move the tree coral? One of the things that I fear is that the coral is getting too big for its base! It is on a small shell, but the coral is pretty large and it the base has almost completely covered the shell. Is it possible this is the problem? Thanks! Also it has been like this for nearly 2 days!!! Is that normal! Thanks again
     
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    ITs fine, and yes, mine gets darker when it shrivles up at night..
     
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  9. JJL

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    Thanks you very much for the help!