how to clean a dead coral?
 

I had my large birdsnest coral die due to an unfortunate breaker trip, and now that its dead I want to clean it an put it on a shelf ( even dead its still beautiful ) Does anyone know how the stores get the decorative corals so white ?

Bleach, I'm guessing.

And really sorry to hear that your coral died :( But I'm wondering...is there no chance you could see some growth in weeks or months/etc.? I know some people believe their coral is completely dead, only to be surprised by growth months later.

Soak in bleach and water is how they do it. :)

Bleach and water... will be white in no time.

Cheers
Tyler

full sun
 

putting it in sunlight also works.

10% bleach solution

Vinegar :p

Just kidding! Don't do it, you may dissolve the whole thing if you forget about it.

As stated; I've used a couple of ounces of bleach in an icecream pail. Just let it sit on the porch for a couple of days (don't let the dog drink it - cats... well that's up to you) and rinse the dead tissue off.
Here's a portion of my "death row"
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/100_2970.jpg

Hey now! I love my cats. I have, however, eaten dog :wink:

Bleach solution it is than! And Drew... oh yah its dead.:sad: If it was not it is now, It started to RTN and I noticed it some of the tips were still live when I pulled it out of the tank, I fragged them they were toast in 20 mins. It sucks, it was not the brightest colour coral, but I liked it! May it rest in peace!:sad: