Purple Gonipora Won't open up

[cam78]

I got a purple Gonipora the other day and it won't open up. Under LED lighting and perfect water conditions. The LFS also stated it didn't open for a couple of days. Any idea? Is this common?

 

[smartorl]

Did you test the water or the lfs?

 

[cam78]

My levels are perfect. My water that is. I didn't test the LFS water.

 

[teresaq]

pics

 

[teresaq]

pics

 

[monsinour]

Quote:
Originally Posted by CAM78 http:///forum/thread/383536/purple-gonipora-won-t-open-up#post_3355193
My levels are perfect. My water that is. I didn't test the LFS water.
Define perfect with numbers and what you tested for please. I am just saying it before someone else does. I agree on the pics comment as well. Having the numbers and a picture to go with them will make life easier for those attempting to assist you.

 

[cam78]

Calcium 400, PH 8.4, Phos 0 ites and ates 0, ammonia 0, I can't get a pic until tomorrow. The Coral was like this at the store too and they stated it was like that for a little while. So its not my levels. Is this common for Gonipora?

 

[btldreef]

NO, and in my opinion, you should have purchased it unless you saw it open.
Goniopora's are finicky corals, purples being the worst in my experience.
LEAVE IT ALONE. The more you mess with it, the less likely it is to survive.

 

[cam78]

Well the good news is i told the lfs to throw it in for free because i spent a decent amount on other stuff.

 

[cam78]

 

[cam78]

Ok here's the Gonipora. What's with it guru's?

 

[btldreef]

Well at least you can see some of the polyps and it's not completely sunken in. I would leave it be and let it adjust for a few more days and see where it goes. I've seen much worse.