Sarcophyton

Tara2761

I bought such a little coral about 2 weeks ago, and it has been all shriveled up in the film. Gentlemen, please advise where it would be more comfortable for it... near the pump for current, closer to the light... or the other way around... how long does molting usually take?

Amy1672

Two weeks is a bit much, hope it doesn't go south. I have it growing at a medium level in the aquarium under direct T5 light, with a gentle current - meaning indirect.

Brianna

The most interesting thing is that this is the only coral that I don't like, but it grows and is hard... I wonder how to know when to bury it, so that the aquarium doesn't get poisoned.

Amber1273

I would put it in a nursery. The process there is quick. It might pass away in the evening, and by morning, there will be nothing but mucus left.

Kevin3114

I wouldn't touch it - the process with sargassum is not quick. If it starts to die, it will first detach from the base and begin to crumble from one side, and at that moment, it can still be disassembled into fragments. In general, my advice is to leave it alone until there are clear signs of decay. Maybe slightly increase the flow (but not near the pump). Yes, two weeks is not a long time.

Ross

I've had worse, right now it's been over 3 weeks and I thought it was the end, but yesterday I noticed a few little buds appeared! So I wouldn't be too upset prematurely!