Coral got too cold from shipping. Will it survive?

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So I bought a Pulsing Xenia (Yes I know they get out of control) off of WWC for black Friday and when I shipped today I wasn't able to really get home at a respectable time. Naturally once I got home I opened the box and started drip acclimation with a few quick infusion of tank water to help boost the temperature.

Note - The water was really cold around 65 degrees F.

After about an hour and a half, I raised the temperature to my tanks temp and I reduced my LED lighting to a 1/4 of what it usually is to help prevent shock.

My main concern was how low the temperature dropped. My main question is what are the chances of the coral surviving?
 
100%, likely 110% considering its pulsing xenia. No joke, it will be fine
Thanks!

This was my first time buying coral online and it was 35 degrees today, which is sadly the warmest day this week.
 
Too hot is worse than too cold.
I bet even xenia would croak from prolonged 95 degrees.
 

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