Gorgonian question

[chefben]

I have had this yellow gorgonian for almost 2 weeks. I noticed one of the branches is turning brown. Is it dying? Do I trim off the brown branches? What might be causing this. It does open up and feed throughout the day. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
-ben

 

[cynelson]

Ben, they need great flow. it is dying if its turning brown. I made the mistake of cutting mine when it did that and it all started dying. just make sure it has really high water flow.

 

[chefben]

yes I know it needs high flow but I also hear it needs only partial light so the algea doesn't grow on it. It is hard to get shade and high flow. hmmm... Thanks for your help.
-ben

 

[chefben]

I haven't seen mine fully open up yet. The white polyps only come out a little. Should this be anchored to anything or just set into the sand? I like this one: mine has never looked like this. beautiful gorgonian

 

[chefben]

no one else? I need your help! Thanks!
-ben