Is this gorgonian a goner?

[lba4590]

I got this gorgonian this morning via ups, it came damaged and it seems it looks even worse now. I didn’t notice until I cut the lights on in the tank. Seller only has a DOA policy, so I can’t do anything. Is there any way it can recover? I have 0 experience with these..

 

[fishguy242]

hi ,i would cut off the 4 bad tips,mod flow mod light...

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Keep the faith! Twice I had similar damage to my Gorgonian (not that extensive) where the flesh separated from the support and with in a day or so the flesh had completely grown in. They’re very resilient that way.

 

[CanuckReefer]

I got this gorgonian this morning via ups, it came damaged and it seems it looks even worse now. I didn’t notice until I cut the lights on in the tank. Seller only has a DOA policy, so I can’t do anything. Is there any way it can recover? I have 0 experience with these..

Not a goner.... looks photosynthetic, a bit of flow, and good lighting, water quality , will rehabilitate.

 

[moulton1853]

In the right water condition it will be fine. Make sure it has a lot of flow, feed it regularly and make sure no algae grows on it and it will recover

 

[lba4590]

Awesome thank you all! I was sure I would wake up to it dead. I have it up high with tons of flow, phyto daily, good params. Reef breeders led. The other gorgs look good so fingers crossed

 

[lba4590]

hi ,i would cut off the 4 bad tips,mod flow mod light...

Thanks! Just cut them off with a knife out of water? I heard they don’t do great with air exposure but I’m totally new to them!

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Thanks! Just cut them off with a knife out of water? I heard they don’t do great with air exposure but I’m totally new to them!

Clippers or scissors under water if possible

 

[((FORDTECH))]

I got this gorgonian this morning via ups, it came damaged and it seems it looks even worse now. I didn’t notice until I cut the lights on in the tank. Seller only has a DOA policy, so I can’t do anything. Is there any way it can recover? I have 0 experience with these..

And honestly it’s not so bad with proper water chemistry and flow and lighting I’m sure it can fully recover possibly without even cutting it

 

[lba4590]

Already looking much happier today

 

[vetteguy53081]

These bounce back pretty quickly. Even though they dont get affected by exposure to air, long periods out of water will have effect temporarily.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Already looking much happier today

Congrats!

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Already looking much happier today

Awesome