Gargonian found on beach

Today I was walking along the beach and I found an orange gargonian washed up but it was wet because the waves were going over it. I picked it up and put it in a washed out propel bottle full of sea water. Does anyone know what kind it is? Could I possibly keep it? And how would ii prepare it for the tank if I could. Thank you all in advance

 

Oh yeah and how can I tell if its even alive?

 

i dont know what kind it is but i would put it in your tank and see how things go

 

Just a freshwater dip then?

 

dont dip it that will stress it too much. you dont often dip new introductions. even fish.

 

Well I mean I found it on the beach it might have parasites

 

Right? Or am I way off

 

a dip is a good idea considering where you got it. best to use coral rx or another brand of coral specialty dip by FW if you dont have. make sure the temp is right and Good luck!

 

if you have a quarantine tank i would put it in there, but i wouldnt dip it if i were you, just more stress to it if its alive