Hammer Coral Excreting Slime

[nyknicks4412]

So I just put this hammer coral into my tank. Temp acclimated, dripped it, dipped it and then put it in my tank. I shook it during the dip as per the instructions. It looked fine before the dip. After the dip it is now excreting this weird bluish clear slime. Is it going to die now? Where'd I mess up...thought I was doing everything right.

 

[Psirex]

how long has it been in the tank? May take a little time....

 

[nyknicks4412]

a couple hours at most...posted that picture right after. just wanted to make sure I didn't destroy it already.

 

[Psirex]

Does it look like it is detaching from the skeleton? is there any movement of the tentacles?

I would start by turning down/off the lights...

 

[nyknicks4412]

detaching from the skeleton? how would I tell the difference between that and the tentacles just extending...slime seems to be lessening slightly.

 

[Psirex]

detaching from the skeleton? how would I tell the difference between that and the tentacles just extending...slime seems to be lessening slightly.

They start to look mushy/grey.

If the slime is lessening just give it time

 

[nyknicks4412]

definitely will! hoping to go to sleep tonight and see improvement in the am. here is a video though. quality is pretty [profanity] but it will give you an idea of the extension.

http://youtu.be/TUPsatfiL_4

 

[Psirex]

keep us posted

 

[nyknicks4412]

Got a good update for everyone! Seems to be doing better to me. What do you all think? Next issue I have is the flow. Is there too much? Worried about the tentacles just getting ripped off..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFXmWuxsDgI

 

[Psirex]

better but it maybe too much flow for it the tentacles should move in a more natural way not forced like they are now. glad it recovered

 

[nyknicks4412]

I clipped the AC70 impeller which greatly lowered the flow. Will post a video later but thanks a ton for your help. I think it's looking good!!!

 

[Psirex]

glad I could help

 

[fishhead79]

It looks shocked. Did you test the water it came in and compare it to your tank water? How long did you acclimate it for?

 

[nyknicks4412]

It looks shocked. Did you test the water it came in and compare it to your tank water? How long did you acclimate it for?

I believe the drip/dip of the coral caused the shock...i dripped it over the period of 30 minutes and then dipped for 10. Does the most recent video I posted still look shocked?

 

[fishhead79]

I cannot see the video. Unfortunately It's blocked...

 

[nyknicks4412]

I cannot see the video. Unfortunately It's blocked...

Ah it will would give you a much better idea of how it is doing! Wonder why youtube doesn't work for you?

Here is an updated video for anyone that is interested or has helped me out! Seems happy now...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Nxer-5D6Y