bubble coral

[Reeftherapy]

we have just bought a bubble coral. at the store the coral was really large and had a pink color. it has been in our tank now for 2 days but has not reached the size of it in the store. it is also not as pink it is more of a greenish pink. if any one can help us on the coral it would be appreciated.

 

[Bcollins111900]

alot depends on the lighting it came from and what it is under now. it may just be a light green bubble coral which is a plus for you. Sometimes it takes a few days for corals to acclimate itself fully to your water conditions. if it is opening up you are fine. if it stays closed then I would be worried

 

[Tim Cannon]

+1. give it time.one good thing is it's opening

 

[Reeftherapy]

thank you for help ill let you know if something happens.

 

[Reeftherapy]

he is starting to open up more but he is up against a rock on one side could that block him from fully inflating?

 

[Mariner]

Depends on how much of it is up against the rock. If the bubbles are not actually squished against a rock, it shouldn't matter much. FWIW, it may take a few days or more for it to really acclimate and look happy. Also, these corals do not like a lot of light or flow and too much of either can keep them deflated. If he just doesn't look right after a few weeks, try another spot. I have mine under a 175w halide at the bottom of the tank (30"+ from the light). He's happy. He deflates every night but inflates up over the rocks during the day.
good luck with yours.
Mariner

 

[kingfisher62]

he is starting to open up more but he is up against a rock on one side could that block him from fully inflating?

The rock might irritate it and keep it fom opening.
I am sure the change in color is just the differance in lighting. I seldomly see the same color in my tank as it was at the LFS. Give it some time to acclimate and not too much flow on it.

 

[Reeftherapy]

thankyou guys in a few days if he doesnt open ill try a new spot.

 

[pbnj]

Also, they really don't like a lot of flow.

 

[kingfisher62]

how is it doing?