Kenya tree

[haigyfish]

Help I think my kenya tree is dying but I have no idea. My GSP coral and polyps are fine but the past 2 days this has been my kenya! Thank you for tips

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I don't think its a kenya, it looks like a sinularia. And nothing wrong with it, sinularia gets moody very often, sometimes for hours up to days.

It does like flow, and lying down like that can be an indication of not enough water flow. Flow helps it stand, also helps it shed regularly.

 

[haigyfish]

I don't think its a kenya, it looks like a sinularia. And nothing wrong with it, sinularia gets moody very often, sometimes for hours up to days.

It does like flow, and lying down like that can be an indication of not enough water flow. Flow helps it stand, also helps it shed regularly.

It has been in the same spot in the middle of my tank for 1 month and first time it has slouched over like so. The flow has remained constant with a power head of 220 gph in a 30 gallon tank

 

[Reeflix]

i agree, not a kenya tree, leather corals like to shed every month, mine kinda deflate like that when they shed. it is probably nothing, see if the coral looks shiny, or in about a day or two see if there is stuff coming off of it. you can also put your water parameters and then we can see if it is water parameters.

 

[haigyfish]

i agree, not a kenya tree, leather corals like to shed every month, mine kinda deflate like that when they shed. it is probably nothing, see if the coral looks shiny, or in about a day or two see if there is stuff coming off of it. you can also put your water parameters and then we can see if it is water parameters.

Thank you I will test when I get
Home. All I know is salinity is a little high at 1.028 rn and I need to fix my auto top off TONIHJT. PH yesterday was at 8.1, nitrate was .1-.2ppm. Also I do not know my corals well so thanks for informing me what species it is

 

[vetteguy53081]

Help I think my kenya tree is dying but I have no idea. My GSP coral and polyps are fine but the past 2 days this has been my kenya! Thank you for tips

This is indeed sinularia which needs medium light and water flow. Assure Phos and nitrate not elevated and salinity has not dropped. Take a turkey baster and give it a few gentle bursts of water and direct flow Towards, NOT at it and it should perk up

 

[haigyfish]

This is indeed sinularia which needs medium light and water flow. Assure Phos and nitrate not elevated and salinity has not dropped. Take a turkey baster and give it a few gentle bursts of water and direct flow Towards, NOT at it and it should perk up

 

[vetteguy53081]

This guy will bounce back

 

[Reeflix]

Thank you I will test when I get
Home. All I know is salinity is a little high at 1.028 rn and I need to fix my auto top off TONIHJT. PH yesterday was at 8.1, nitrate was .1-.2ppm. Also I do not know my corals well so thanks for informing me what species it is

Yep! Nitrates ideally should be at least 5pmm for it to be really happy, salinity should be 1.025. and phos should be .1 or under, if you didnt already know this. your PH is perfect!

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

If you WANT a Kenya tree and are coming to the South Bay area, just PM me. I have plenty...

 

[haigyfish]

Yep! Nitrates ideally should be at least 5pmm for it to be really happy, salinity should be 1.025. and phos should be .1 or under, if you didnt already know this. your PH is perfect!

Update it began to peek up however it looks like it is shedding a smal layer if you can see in the picture below

 

[Reeflix]

Yup! should fully recover within 1-3 days!

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Cost me £10 4 years ago lol... sorry
THIS is a Kenya tree

 

[haigyfish]

Cost me £10 4 years ago lol... sorry
THIS is a Kenya tree

 

[haigyfish]

This guy will bounce back

Is there a reason it was 3 times bigger at the store 2 months ago

 

[vetteguy53081]

Is there a reason it was 3 times bigger at the store 2 months ago

Assure it’s getting good flow , moderate light and even add a little iron and even manganese to the water
Mid to upper tank is best location although this specimen not picture on location