Hello everyone!
Before I state my coral issue, I need to let everyone know that I am an assistant trying to help my boss with his coral issue. I'm sorry I do not have all of the specifications but I will do my best to make this as clear as possible. Thank you all so much for your help.
Recently my boss bought a Purple Whip Gorgonian. He thinks he might be having problems with it. He sent me an email and picture stating the following:
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I just bought a purple Gorgonian from the aquarium store. I think I may be having problems with it, because in the store it was all purple, and at home it is all covered by white fuzz. If I reach in and touch the Gorgonian, the fuzz retracts, but this it comes back out again. I texted the aquarium guys, and they said this meant it was dying? "
I understand that the "fuzz" he's referring to are probably the polyps...
So my questions to all you enthusiasts and experts is :
How do I know if this gorgonian is covered in algae? What would be the signs?
And is there a time of day or night when the polyps would be retracted?
Does this Gorgonian look sick to anyone??
To me, i think his Gorgonian looks quite healthy upon my internet research findings but of course, I don't know anything about aquariums’.
Thank you for all of your help.
Before I state my coral issue, I need to let everyone know that I am an assistant trying to help my boss with his coral issue. I'm sorry I do not have all of the specifications but I will do my best to make this as clear as possible. Thank you all so much for your help.
Recently my boss bought a Purple Whip Gorgonian. He thinks he might be having problems with it. He sent me an email and picture stating the following:
"
I just bought a purple Gorgonian from the aquarium store. I think I may be having problems with it, because in the store it was all purple, and at home it is all covered by white fuzz. If I reach in and touch the Gorgonian, the fuzz retracts, but this it comes back out again. I texted the aquarium guys, and they said this meant it was dying? "
I understand that the "fuzz" he's referring to are probably the polyps...
So my questions to all you enthusiasts and experts is :
How do I know if this gorgonian is covered in algae? What would be the signs?
And is there a time of day or night when the polyps would be retracted?
Does this Gorgonian look sick to anyone??
To me, i think his Gorgonian looks quite healthy upon my internet research findings but of course, I don't know anything about aquariums’.
Thank you for all of your help.