Dead Kenya Trees??

Discussion in 'Coral' started by Kristiavi, Oct 9, 2011.

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  1. mails2thiagu

    mails2thiagu Feather Duster

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    I have these kenya trees growing crazy in my tank. But as their growth progressed, xenias started to die slowly not sure why. but kenya trees are hardy, give them few more days. don't stress them much by moving/touching for next few days, but make sure they get enough lighting and medium flow not strong.
     
    mails2thiagu, Nov 21, 2011
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  2. ilikespam

    ilikespam Feather Duster

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    If they are falling apart i would not aim a power head at them because it may just spread pieces all over your tank and if its just stress you will have some croping to do when they liven up.
     
    ilikespam, Nov 21, 2011
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  3. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    i don't think fresh water dips are a good idea on any corals
     
    pink4miss, Nov 21, 2011
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  4. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    i would leave them alone. they will probably bounce back. i have seen mine look worst than that and still pull through.
     
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  5. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    kenyas like low flow from what I've found, mine do this everynight, but are very perky in the day try moving it into a lower flow
     
    NanoMano, Nov 21, 2011
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  6. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I lost the entire rock, they all turned to mush. Thanks though!
     
    Kristiavi, Nov 22, 2011
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  7. vawdka

    vawdka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Sorry to hear that. :( Maybe next time.
     
    vawdka, Nov 22, 2011
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  8. djbonney138

    djbonney138 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I had always been told not to Freshwater dip invertebrates of any kind. Anybody else back this up?
     
    djbonney138, Nov 22, 2011
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  9. dee99gt

    dee99gt Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sorry to hear about your kenya.. as for flow one of my kenya loves flows and the other one hates it..
     
    dee99gt, Nov 22, 2011
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  10. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    yes, most invertebrates can't handle large changes in salinity much less being dipped in fresh water. If you want to dip corals, i would use salt water with iodine added. sorry, i didn't notice the fresh water dip in the original post.
     
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