The kenya tree died?

[lastduke]

I got kenya trees yesterday, did two times fresh water dip and found several spiders, flat worms..... then put them in the tank. They looked stressed for sure.

but my clown fish and three strip damsel keep knocking them down. I didn't glue them on the rock because of lighting acclimation. This morning, I saw one of the tree fell down on the sand, and a small part of the tissue was gray/white, although it is small, but I think it is not a good sign. what should I do to save it? The fish bites will kill the kenya trees? Do I need to put the fish into the sump for the time being?

and, anyone has a picture to show what the death coral looks like?

[Blown 346]

Kenya tree corals will turn a pinkish gray color when closed up. When they die thet disintigrate. I would move the fish, but be careful so the fish doesnt get sucked up in the return pump.

[lastduke]

thanks blown, what you mean disintigrate? disppear or disintegrate?

[stevelkaneval]

he means they will melt away.

[lastduke]

My Clown fish and damsel ate them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't believe it. Do you think it will recover itself if I move the fish into sump?
the strage thing is two frags were eaten, but two tiny frags are okay.
look at the pictures and give me a sugguestion what I should I now.
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/33054/2722211810102590296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2722211810102590296uwzkVA)
Do I need to vacuum the bodies of coral?



http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/32729/2809371400102590296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2809371400102590296hIPsBi)
Do I have to throw them away?

http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/35393/2999652060102590296S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2999652060102590296zuSItI)
Two lucky ones

[mixed_reefer]

I dont think the fish ate them, i would be looking in the tank at night with a flashlight. I would not take the corals that were damaged out of the tank, there is a great chance they will regrow if they dont get chowed down.

[lastduke]

I saw them did it every 10 min at least. Now I did place them on middle of the rock where the flow are strong, it makes the fish harder to bite them. I am not sure the bald coral will regrow or die faster

[mixed_reefer]

Some clowns (damsels) dont like new additions to their home and they will push things around with their mouth till they are happy with placement. I am shocked they actually ate the coral but something sure did and i trust you would know best whats happening in your tank. Keep us updated.

[lastduke]

but I still dont' understand why they keep pecking the big frags but ignore the small ones.

[mixed_reefer]

Maybe they feel like the bigger frags are in their personal space. Are both pieces near each other? If so maybe they feel like the bigger ones are more of an intrusion due to their size.

[lastduke]

No, I glued them today, they were seperated last night