Bubble popping

[thelizardkin]

I had to move my bubble today and I took it out of the water for a sec all of a sudden the bubbles started popping and water was coming out now the bubble looks like crap will it make it

 

[Bcollins111900]

Should bounce back just keep flow off it for now.

 

[RokleM]

Some LPS have pretty thin flesh (as you've found out), so lifting them out of the aquarium full of water can cause issues. It's a good idea when working with LPS out of the water to get them to "deflate" beforehand. Gently brushing up against them with tongs or something like that will typically cause them to shrink up and expel the water.

 

[kawicivic]

When I know have to move the bubble, I usually disturb it - move it, shoot a blast of water at it or something to initially irritate it. Then, I usually pick it up by the base and hold it against the glass with light pressure on the bubbles - enough pressure to help it get rid of the water but not enough to pop them. I only do this for short periods of time. I also shake it gently. Once about 75% of the bubbles are deflated, I start checking to see if I can remove it by the tank - to do this I just start trying to take it out of the water upright, if I feel that the bubbles are really sagging, back into the water to let it expel more water.

As for popped bubbles - put it back in prime conditions and it will be fine. I have popped some before without even noticing any ill effect. If you popped a ton, I would just keep an eye on it and make sure the flow is not ripping the deflated flesh from it as Bcollins said above.

Good luck!

 

[Bcollins111900]

Hows the bubble looking today? Have seen some come in looking pretty bad from shipping and bounce back in a few days. Awesome coral for sure and one of my favs.