Kenya tree

FoxFace Fish · 03/08/2017, 07:48 AM

Ok so I picked up a very health Kenya tree from a friend and put it in my tank in a low to medium flow spot. It was doing well for the first 4 days but then it started to shrivel up and turn a greyish purple color. The small piece that was on the other side of the rock is now a bright pink/orange and is growing well. I want to know what is wrong with my big pretty one.... help?

mcgyvr · 03/08/2017, 09:14 AM

Leather corals routinely shrivel up/shed skin/drop limbs, etc...
This can take a day or so or a week or more..
And they usually come out bigger/better

So long as its not "dissolving" just let it be..

tmnigat · 03/08/2017, 09:36 AM

Friends don't give friends Kenya tree's... seriously be careful with it spreading as it can/will take over.

Optionman · 03/08/2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tmnigat

Friends don't give friends Kenya tree's... seriously be careful with it spreading as it can/will take over.

I hope you like it everywhere because that's where it will end up!

FoxFace Fish · 03/08/2017, 09:45 AM

Don't worry any time it try's to move from that rock I cut it off from the others

themagicman · 03/08/2017, 11:12 AM

These corals tend to prefer moderate lighting and a lot of chaotic flow IME. If you don't provide them with this they'll take on a long and spindly appearance as opposed to a healthy tree. (short & compact) You'll need to pay close attention to the coral as well. When they start dropping branches you'll want to pick these up ASAP. The only reason why a coral like this overtakes a tank is because the owner let it become that way.

03/08/2017, 07:48 AM	#1
FoxFace Fish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 435	Kenya tree Ok so I picked up a very health Kenya tree from a friend and put it in my tank in a low to medium flow spot. It was doing well for the first 4 days but then it started to shrivel up and turn a greyish purple color. The small piece that was on the other side of the rock is now a bright pink/orange and is growing well. I want to know what is wrong with my big pretty one.... help? __________________ FoxFace RabbitFish For Life Everyone in this hobby has made a mistake at least once. Be smart and learn from others mistakes Current Tank Info: Reason I am broke as a joke

03/08/2017, 09:14 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Leather corals routinely shrivel up/shed skin/drop limbs, etc... This can take a day or so or a week or more.. And they usually come out bigger/better So long as its not "dissolving" just let it be.. __________________ Who me?

03/08/2017, 09:36 AM	#3
tmnigat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 93	Friends don't give friends Kenya tree's... seriously be careful with it spreading as it can/will take over. __________________ SCA 150 build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2613994

03/08/2017, 09:45 AM	#5
FoxFace Fish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 435	Don't worry any time it try's to move from that rock I cut it off from the others __________________ FoxFace RabbitFish For Life Everyone in this hobby has made a mistake at least once. Be smart and learn from others mistakes Current Tank Info: Reason I am broke as a joke

03/08/2017, 11:12 AM	#6
themagicman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: California Posts: 126	These corals tend to prefer moderate lighting and a lot of chaotic flow IME. If you don't provide them with this they'll take on a long and spindly appearance as opposed to a healthy tree. (short & compact) You'll need to pay close attention to the coral as well. When they start dropping branches you'll want to pick these up ASAP. The only reason why a coral like this overtakes a tank is because the owner let it become that way. __________________ "Abracadabra Holmes."