leather coral help

[isistius]

i've had this leather for about 3 weeks now. the first pic was taken on sunday, when it was at the bottom of the tank. the other 2 were taken this evening, after it had been moved to the top 1/3 of the tank. i can't figure out for the life of me what the blackening is on the branches? :thinking:

please can someone offer some advice. i would hate to lose it.
tank specs:
135 gal
temp 80
sal 1.025
ca 450
alk 9.8
lights: 2x150w 14000k mh, 2x130w dual actinic - came from a tank with dual 175's
quietone 6000 return pump
4 maxijet 900 on wavemaker (2 on, 2 off @ 30 sec intervals)

 

[dogstar]

I cant say whats cause that necrosis, but I recomend cutting the infected area / stems from the main coral to try to save it.

 

[patrick8929]

yea best but is to just cut them right off because the infection will just pread

 

[mbowker]

leathers go through this grumpyness after they have been movved, give it a week or two, you'll be surprised. it will open up bigger than before. Just be patient

 

[mbowker]

your bulbs may be newer than the others and the leather tips could be burnt. Still leave it alone and it will be fine

 

[dogstar]

I disagree, the black is dieing, thats not typical leather shedding/ grumpiness. cut the infected area out or IMO you will loss the whole coral.....

 

[isistius]

im going to cut it off 2nite. i think there are 4 branches with it

 

[puffer32]

Originally Posted by Dogstar
I cant say whats cause that necrosis, but I recomend cutting the infected area / stems from the main coral to try to save it.
I agree...........

 

[craig7220]

Originally Posted by Dogstar
I cant say whats cause that necrosis, but I recomend cutting the infected area / stems from the main coral to try to save it.
I also agree. The black areas are dead or close to it. Do you have any idea what would have caused it? How was the leather acclimated to your tank?

 

[isistius]

ok. i cut off the dead branches. and replaced it back at the bottom of the tank. hopefully it will recover