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Hey all - I ordered a pectinia coral from Divers Den and they sent it with very minimal heating pads resulting in pretty cold water. I'd estimate 55-60 degrees by the time I got it yesterday afternoon. I let it float in the bag for 2 hours to warm up and then acclimated it with tank water slowly over another 1.5hrs. I'm certain it has gotten some nasty shock from the cold water and I am worried it will die off on me.
I have been watching it today and its pretty clearly receding - you can even see the skeleton through the mouth. Is there anything that can be done to save it as this point or is it a goner? I've thought about an iodine dip but given this is an issue caused by the cold water, I doubt that would help...
I have been watching it today and its pretty clearly receding - you can even see the skeleton through the mouth. Is there anything that can be done to save it as this point or is it a goner? I've thought about an iodine dip but given this is an issue caused by the cold water, I doubt that would help...