Kenya tree coral

daisytrail · 01/04/2013, 06:49 PM

I have had a 15 gallon biocube for around three years now, and have maintained a healthy small reef system. I have a kenya tree coral which has been growing well and healthy for around 5 months. It recently shriveled up like it does at night usually,and has not come out. Some of its branches are coated in a shiny clear residue. I have recently added two bumble bee snails and two dwarf hermit crabs, though they don't seem to be bothering the coral and i see no reason why they would.
Any tips or information would be highly valued.

Misled · 01/04/2013, 09:03 PM

They can do that for a few days. How long has it been?

daisytrail · 01/04/2013, 09:17 PM

its been four days

Misled · 01/04/2013, 09:25 PM

Seems a day or two long, but let us know tomorrow.

cloak · 01/04/2013, 09:38 PM

No worries. These corals are almost bulletproof. The shedding is just a normal part of the growth process.

Slystone · 01/04/2013, 09:43 PM

It should 'come out' bigger.

thabizness · 01/05/2013, 10:37 AM

I had a few kenya trees survive my cycle. I think the only way to kill them is take them out of water, burn them and bury the ashes away from water.

thebkramer · 01/05/2013, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thabizness

. I think the only way to kill them is take them out of water, burn them and bury the ashes away from water.

such a true statement!!

OP.. I'm with the others.. normal shedding.. getting ready to get bigger on you!

You can even cut off pieces with a razor.. start a new kenya.. and sell to LFS or other reefer!

Have Fun!!

Chaotic Reefer4u · 01/05/2013, 11:53 AM

Mine just keeps reproducing by dropping it's limbs everywhere in my tank and starting elsewhere, there like a weed.

01/04/2013, 06:49 PM	#1
daisytrail Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 47	Kenya tree coral I have had a 15 gallon biocube for around three years now, and have maintained a healthy small reef system. I have a kenya tree coral which has been growing well and healthy for around 5 months. It recently shriveled up like it does at night usually,and has not come out. Some of its branches are coated in a shiny clear residue. I have recently added two bumble bee snails and two dwarf hermit crabs, though they don't seem to be bothering the coral and i see no reason why they would. Any tips or information would be highly valued.

01/04/2013, 09:03 PM	#2
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	They can do that for a few days. How long has it been? __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/04/2013, 09:25 PM	#4
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Seems a day or two long, but let us know tomorrow. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/04/2013, 09:43 PM	#6
Slystone Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: WI Posts: 258	It should 'come out' bigger. __________________ Nemomma (><((('> 28 gal nano cube, Rapid LED Retrofit, 50# LR 40# LS 2 ocellaris, yellow watchman goby. Firefish, yellow accessor

01/05/2013, 11:53 AM	#9
Chaotic Reefer4u ♥Acropora Aficionado♥ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollister,Ca. Posts: 5,163	Mine just keeps reproducing by dropping it's limbs everywhere in my tank and starting elsewhere, there like a weed. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last, take time to smell the flowers, enjoy all things living, never take anything for granted, you just never know when your number might be up... Current Tank Info: * 90g. Reef Ready TruVu tank with 30g. Platinum Filtration Series Sump SpS Acro enthusiast *

01/04/2013, 09:17 PM	#3
daisytrail Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 47	its been four days

01/04/2013, 09:38 PM	#5
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	No worries. These corals are almost bulletproof. The shedding is just a normal part of the growth process.

01/05/2013, 10:37 AM	#7
thabizness Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sooo St. Louis Posts: 363	I had a few kenya trees survive my cycle. I think the only way to kill them is take them out of water, burn them and bury the ashes away from water.