Help with my Kenya Tree

Crazyfingerz · 12/29/2011, 04:30 PM

How long Before my kenya tree opens up. I just put him in the tank about 1 hour ago but it looks kinda limp and just swaying in the current.

gmate · 12/29/2011, 04:37 PM

My Kenya was put in two days ago. During photo periods it stands upright and sways in the current, (whereas during the night its limp) but does not open polyps/extend. Some corals can take a few hours (Zoa's tend to open pretty quick) but some can take days, weeks, months...depends on each individual specimen. If your water is good, the flow and light are right, then it's just a matter of time.

Zappo · 12/29/2011, 04:40 PM

When you really make them mad and they fully deflate (like when bagging and transporting them), it can take a few hours to inflate again. If it still looks limp tomorrow, try finding a spot with more or less light depending on where you have it now. They love light, but you can shock them by exposing them to too much more than they're used to. And don't be afraid of high flow. Having the tips of the branches directly in front of a powerhead (when they're fully extended) usually makes these guys happy.

12/29/2011, 04:30 PM	#1
Crazyfingerz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 303	Help with my Kenya Tree How long Before my kenya tree opens up. I just put him in the tank about 1 hour ago but it looks kinda limp and just swaying in the current.

12/29/2011, 04:37 PM	#2
gmate MASC Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 2,267	My Kenya was put in two days ago. During photo periods it stands upright and sways in the current, (whereas during the night its limp) but does not open polyps/extend. Some corals can take a few hours (Zoa's tend to open pretty quick) but some can take days, weeks, months...depends on each individual specimen. If your water is good, the flow and light are right, then it's just a matter of time. __________________ https://www.marinecolorado.org/ 180, 90 and 50 gallon reef ready systems. Fragging & trading since 2010. Current Tank Info: 180g, 90g & 50g frag tank

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12/29/2011, 04:40 PM	#3
Zappo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 582	When you really make them mad and they fully deflate (like when bagging and transporting them), it can take a few hours to inflate again. If it still looks limp tomorrow, try finding a spot with more or less light depending on where you have it now. They love light, but you can shock them by exposing them to too much more than they're used to. And don't be afraid of high flow. Having the tips of the branches directly in front of a powerhead (when they're fully extended) usually makes these guys happy.