Can you tell me what you know about a Kenya Tree

[angelfan]

I have just recently purchased a kenya tree and it dosn't seem to be very happy. It has not lost any color and still seems to be all right but it droops down to the substrate whether the light is on or off. I put it in the shadiest area I could but it hasn't helped and my water is fine.
I can't find it in my marine inverts book but I seem to remember seeing it somewhere and thought it was easy to care for if well fed and not over illuminated with mod to high currents.
Am I correct or did I make a mistake with this purchase?
Any input is much appreciated THANKS

[marie]

It could just be still acclimating itself to your tank. I've found them to be very hardy and quite prolific

[VFX]

I agree with Marie & think it maybe just acclimatising.

The only problem I had with these were with it out growing my tank & causing other corals to recede.

Good job it's easy to frag!

It needs medium level lighting & medium flow so keeping it to shaded areas may not really help it unless you have strong lighting ( I had it about 3-4 inches away from the water surface with 4 x 36w T5's)

If you can't find it in your inverts book it may be because it's often referred to as Cauliflower Coral or Capnella Sp.

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[angelfan]

I hope your right, its so colorful(BRIGHT pink)!!! Although, I think I might keep it in the shady area as it is under a 250w MH
Thanks again for your ideas and happy reefing!

[angelfan]

Originally Posted by VFX

I agree with Marie & think it maybe just acclimatising.

The only problem I had with these were with it out growing my tank & causing other corals to recede.

Good job it's easy to frag!

It needs medium level lighting & medium flow so keeping it to shaded areas may not really help it unless you have strong lighting ( I had it about 3-4 inches away from the water surface with 4 x 36w T5's)

If you can't find it in your inverts book it may be because it's often referred to as Cauliflower Coral or Capnella Sp.

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Just found as cauliflower coral. Thank you very much as I thought it was a "tree coral" (Scleronephthya spp.) which it states in my reference as "Essentially impossible to keep" and when that is the case I don't like to purchase them. Glad it's not

[bv_reefer]

they are very hardy and appreciate a good amount amount of flow(mines 2'' from a koralia 3), they grow decent, and as for light they seem to get used to intense and low light very good.

[angelfan]

thanks again

[Black Phantom]

Try this link. It will help

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...652&pcatid=652

[angelfan]

It's still bent over but it is sprouting off the bend. This is making me think that maybe it simply cracked the stem in transport. Thanks for the help, it looks good now

[Doo]

Angelfan, does yours look like the one in the link??
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...652&pcatid=652

if so where did you get it

take care!