Dying Kenya tree?

Mandrew · 10/28/2013, 11:32 AM

I have a few Kenya trees and they are all doing fine other than this one. It hasn't opened in a few days and it looks shiny. Is it dying? I see little tiny critters on it, but they are usually only seen at night and have been in my tank a few months with no problems. Lemme know what you think please!

Mandrew · 10/28/2013, 11:33 AM

Here is another photo

cloak · 10/28/2013, 03:04 PM

It looks like it's getting ready to shed. From time to time the coral will shut down for a few days and then shed a waxy layer. (kind of like how we peel after a sunburn) Some people say that this happens because something is irritating the coral, I just think it's just part of the growth process. Assuming your parameters are within reason, the coral should bounce back to normal in a few days or so. GL.

Mandrew · 10/28/2013, 04:26 PM

Alright thanks! Just hoping it wasn't dying! I just tested my water like 2 days ago an ammonia was less than 0.25ppm and nitrates were less than 5ppm

10/28/2013, 03:04 PM	#3
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	It looks like it's getting ready to shed. From time to time the coral will shut down for a few days and then shed a waxy layer. (kind of like how we peel after a sunburn) Some people say that this happens because something is irritating the coral, I just think it's just part of the growth process. Assuming your parameters are within reason, the coral should bounce back to normal in a few days or so. GL.

10/28/2013, 04:26 PM	#4
Mandrew Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 200	Alright thanks! Just hoping it wasn't dying! I just tested my water like 2 days ago an ammonia was less than 0.25ppm and nitrates were less than 5ppm