why tree coral die so fast?

[brian00ss]

I purchased a tree coral and I put it in my tank. It immediately dying and flat then came off the rock. WHY??? My water quality is EXCELLENT. My clam is doing very well! I don't understand??? Help!!!
Thanks

 

[mrdc]

What sort of tree coral was it? A lot of tree corals range from moderate to expert only care. A carnation tree coral is very difficult. There are some that are rated as easy such as the Kenya Tree Coral. It may be easier to figure out what happened if we know exactly what kind of tree it was.

 

[brian00ss]

It has purplish color. Obviously, it's a soft coral. It looks like broccoli coral. I can't remember what this coral is called. :-((( At the end of branches, it has puff like bushy but soft. I hope that helps???
I always added two tablespoons of iodione, strontium, and magnesium EVERY SUNDAYS. Then I also have kalkwasser dripper for a week then change on EVERY SUNDAYS. Is there anything else that I am missing? I also feed zoo's. That's it. Let me know if I'm missing anything?
Thanks..

 

[hagfish]

Sounds like a carnation to me, which is near impossible to keep.
Are you testing for those things that you are adding to the tank? Water changes can replenish most of that stuff.

 

[mrdc]

Look up Blood Red Carnation Tree Coral. Is that what it looked like?

 

[brian00ss]

my husband drove me crazy. he say that it's a leather coral. I'm confused. I have to call the owner of pet store and ask him.