Help with Coral!

[jennifervh]

Hi guys,

There's this coral that someone gave me that I am trying to save. I'm pretty new at this aquarium stuff, so I am wondering what kind of coral this is and how I would be able to help it grow and thrive?

I have other corals in the tank and everyone else seems to be very happy. Just did a water change and have not had the chance to test my parameters yet.

Please help!

 

[Salty1962]

It looks like a Goniopora, low light/flow.

 

[kashman100]

The middle one looks like a favia thats in bad shape

 

[HB AL]

It's the green algae or coral skin, any polyp extension anywhere on it, hard to say without some different pics throughout the day but it's possible it's toast, I would coral dip it if you haven't already maybe a small part of it is still alive and will regrow.

 

[CodyRVA]

FWIW I wouldn't mess with your systems chemistry too much to try and save this single coral. You stand the chance of parameter swings stressing your other coral; this piece you're trying to save might be past the stages of saving.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

FWIW I wouldn't mess with your systems chemistry too much to try and save this single coral. You stand the chance of parameter swings stressing your other coral; this piece you're trying to save might be past the stages of saving.

Good advice.

Take the suggestions above and find a good spot in the tank for it.

Fingers crossed! I love rescue corals too.

 

[jennifervh]

It looks like a Goniopora, low light/flow.

Thank you! I moved it and I see some improvement! <3

 

[jennifervh]

Good advice.

Take the suggestions above and find a good spot in the tank for it.

Fingers crossed! I love rescue corals too.

Moved it and seeing some improvement already! <3

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Moved it and seeing some improvement already! <3

Sweet!!