Newbie Experiment:Dead or Alive?

What kind of coral is it and how far/long was it transported dry from? Can you post a picture?

 

I agree on needing a picture, as others have stated its very likely that its dead or dieing, youd need water movement and good lighting, if its soft then it would be easier to keep alive then a hard coral that will need to be fed, also the water perameters probably arn't even close to right...not trying to be mean about it, just calling it as I see it...

p.s. if your class just wants to observe corals, it wouldnt be too hard to setup a small tank for softies, some zoanthids, mushrooms, ricordias, cause without having the fish and invert bioload, water changes wouldnt have to happen as often, still it would have to cycle and go through all the setup stuff...maybe the little 3 gallon that jbj sells, wouldnt mind having one myself for use as a quarentine/hospital tank

 

Great idea thanks!

 

Is this a joke lol

 

To answer the riddle I will say yes its got life on it still there are many micro marine criters that can servive out of the water for sustained periods of time however I would assume the peice is just what we would call live rock and not a actual coral/invert.

 

I was thinking that also. You would think a person teaching a class - where coral comes into play as subject matter - would know a bit more about proper care. I don't like thinking that way, but that's the feeling I get.


And I apologize if I am wrong.

 

Same feeling, i'm sorry for just blurting it out but Something just seems a little off (red flag). My advice royal is to read read read read read read read and when your done .....read some more! This is more then a hobby, its like raising a child, no joke.The coral you have ,sad to say, is most likely dead.Before you go out and get anymore animals please read up on caring and maintaining the habitats these animals live in. You'll both(you and the animals)will be a lot happier.so get reading!!!