Hammer coral won’t open

[Bsnazzle]

I can’t seem to figure out why my hammer coral won’t open. I hope it’s alright any I can my make adjustments.
My nitrates are at 20
My ak is at 7
Any thoughts?

 

[mich2599]

Sorry to say but looks dead to me.

 

[AcroCrush]

If you think it still has life; use a dip like Revive. It could have issues with parasites, worms, or other. I have brought back some "dead" corals that I buy for only a few dollars each from the LFS and they turn out to be healthy corals with the right care and time. I currently have half a dozen corals re-growing from what looked like nothing. I do agree that looks too far gone but I don't see the whole picture from where I sit.

Routinely dip all my corals about every other month to see what comes off them and you would be surprised what you find.

 

[KrisReef]

Welcome to R2R!
I think what Mich2599 meant to say was you probably need to invest in a new hammer.

 

[Katrina71]

Don't toss it yet. Give it 6 weeks. Seriously. If it were me, I'd keep it low and give it a little flow. I'd also consider reducing your nitrates a bit.

 

[Bsnazzle]

If you think it still has life; use a dip like Revive. It could have issues with parasites, worms, or other. I have brought back some "dead" corals that I buy for only a few dollars each from the LFS and they turn out to be healthy corals with the right care and time. I currently have half a dozen corals re-growing from what looked like nothing. I do agree that looks too far gone but I don't see the whole picture from where I sit.

Routinely dip all my corals about every other month to see what comes off them and you would be surprised what you find.

Thanks for the information!