I recieved this coral from the LFS in semi-poor condition. It had been placed on an upper level frag rack under strong metalide lighting (which I believe to be the cause of some deterioration and some sort of mossy algae growth on parts of the coral). In the LFS none of the polyps were extended, and I knew it may be a risky purchase but my intent was to revive it if possible (wasn't very expensive, so well worth it if I can save it).
As soon as I placed it into a little nook in my live rock, the polyps opened almost immediately and stayed that way for two days straight. I took a small eyedropper and spot feed it with some crushed mysis shrimp hoping to help stabilize it a little further.
It was fine another day, but then suddenly the polyps all closed again and haven't opened for the past two days. All my water sample tests came out perfect with the exception of nirates being just a little high, but at the same level they were when I first placed the coral. No dramatic changes have been made since.
It also has 2 cup corals growing on the same frag rock, but here is a semi-blurry photo (bad camera) of what it looked like its first few days in my tank, in case it helps.
Please offer any advice you can on this type of coral and what might help it out. I've done research on various sites but you guys always have great advice! <3 :feedback:
As soon as I placed it into a little nook in my live rock, the polyps opened almost immediately and stayed that way for two days straight. I took a small eyedropper and spot feed it with some crushed mysis shrimp hoping to help stabilize it a little further.
It was fine another day, but then suddenly the polyps all closed again and haven't opened for the past two days. All my water sample tests came out perfect with the exception of nirates being just a little high, but at the same level they were when I first placed the coral. No dramatic changes have been made since.
It also has 2 cup corals growing on the same frag rock, but here is a semi-blurry photo (bad camera) of what it looked like its first few days in my tank, in case it helps.
Please offer any advice you can on this type of coral and what might help it out. I've done research on various sites but you guys always have great advice! <3 :feedback: