ID this coral...

[lutz123]

I picked out a little coral at the LFS thinking it was a pretty little turquoise colored mushroom and when I got home I realized it does not really look like a mushroom at all.

 

Please help me ID. These all look so similar. It's about the size of a quarter. Sorry about the lighting.

 

Thank you!

Edited September 1, 2013 by lutz123

[lutz123]

Another view...

Edited September 1, 2013 by lutz123

[lutz123]

Sorry, it's late. . I will add photos.

[flooddc]

Looks like green mushroom to me.

[sachabballi reef]

me too

[NamReefs]

1 +

[wildcrazyjoker81]

Spotted mushroom

[lutz123]

Thank you! That's what I was hoping. It got so puffy I started questioning myself!

[Coral Hind]

I would be worried about the exposed mesenterial filaments. Did you tear it or is something hurting it?

[lutz123]

It got torn when packaging at the LFS I think. It looks better this morning but I'm keeping an eye on it. I did a revive dip before I put it in - no iodine on hand for the injury. Is there anything else I can do besides watch?

 

Bigger problem is that or AC decided to stop working yesterday afternoon and it's going to be a hot day for the tanks! Luckily they are in my home office and I can use a fan (plus a fan blowing on a big bucket of ice).

[Coral Hind]

Just keep it in a good flow area, which helps it from getting infected. It should be fine, they are pretty hardy.

 

I would put the ice in zip lock bags and float them. I would also turn the lights off today as corals can easily go a couple days with no lights and it will reduce heat. I tend to run my tanks warmer than most so unless it goes over 83F I don't stress. If it does get panic level high turn off extra powerheads and skimmer as they add heat to the water. Just keep the main pump running. 

[Coral Hind]

I don't know how much money you have invested in your tank or the size of it but if there is a chance that a good bit of money can be lost if things die I would buy a cheap $100 window shaker A/C unit and put it in the office until the main A/C can be fixed.

[pettyrd]

I don't know how much money you have invested in your tank or the size of it but if there is a chance that a good bit of money can be lost if things die I would buy a cheap $100 window shaker A/C unit and put it in the office until the main A/C can be fixed.

+1

[lutz123]

Nuvo 16 and a picotope. I could pack it up in a cooler and get it out if need be. i guess that's a plus for small tanks (though I know they heat up faster too)! Lucky for me my office stays pretty cool so it should be okay.

[Coral Hind]

Yeah, being that small helps. I think the fan and bags of ice floating would be enough. 

[gmerek2]

We don't always use AC at my house. My tank gets to upper 80s sometimes. The only thing that shows signs of stress is fungia.