Gorgonian question

[muggle0981]

Believe name is some form of gorgonian

probably 4 years old

2 years in this tank now, 2 in previous

conditons i consider stable
Alk 8.9
Calcium 470
Mag 1376
Nitrates 15
Phosphates .1 or less

the tops seem to be not so hot for condition

Cut down-let it go
Really not looking to move it in tank-dont gave a spot really

lights were just coming on

 

[vetteguy53081]

Believe name is some form of gorgonian

probably 4 years old

2 years in this tank now, 2 in previous

conditons i consider stable
Alk 8.9
Calcium 470
Mag 1376
Nitrates 15
Phosphates .1 or less

the tops seem to be not so hot for condition

Cut down-let it go
Really not looking to move it in tank-dont gave a spot really

lights were just coming on

It is a gorgonian and will need pics under white lighting to identify. Its a Photosythetic species.

 

[muggle0981]

W/white lights

 

[Stephen Glover]

It could be getting stung by that hammer in the background.

 

[dennis romano]

I have the exact same problem with the exact same gorgonian. The problem is the soft coral next to it. A lot of soft corals give off chemicals so that other corals can't intrude in its space. My gorg grew very fast until it grew too close to a softie, then it started to look like yours.

 

[muggle0981]

Did you move it?

 

[vetteguy53081]

W/white lights

This gorgonian needs to be in path of medium flow and light with some iron and potassium added to water occasionally. They need daily feedings also of phytoPlankton.

Here is mine:

 

[dennis romano]

Can't. It has anchored itself to the large rock at several points. The softie also is anchored. The softie started as a two inch frag and is now about seven inches.

 

[muggle0981]

We’ll see i just moved it

Time will tell