Is my Kenya Tree dying?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by aleok, Jan 2, 2013.

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  1. aleok

    aleok Plankton

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    It was thriving a few days ago, now it looking like this. Two separate pieces within the tank look like they're half dead.
    Everything else in the tank, coral and fish are healthy. Water parameters are all good. only thing that changed was about 10 days ago i added another powerhead. (totaling: 2, 800gph and 1 700gph) tanks a 112 gallon 48x18x30.

    Here's pics of the two:
     

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  2. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    When I had them they would do that for days, mostly when there was a drastic change in the tank. Give them a few days and I bet they will be back to normal. If not make sure all water params are in check and go from there.
     
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  3. skyline377

    skyline377 Astrea Snail

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    I don't think they can die. No matter i tried to pick them out from my tank they keep coming back. Wait a day or two, they will be ok
     
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    Biocube Giant Squid

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    So true! I cut the base and they still come back!!
     
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  5. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    It is because of the powerhead IMO. My "stalks" do not like direct flow on them. It looks like your new PH is very close to at least one of them, which will cause them to close up anytime it is on. If the flow is not directly on them, then they are just adjusting to the new flows and will take a day or two as mentioned.
     
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