corals out of water

[plahka]

I just bought a frogspawn and mushroom rock from a fellow reefer. On the way home I accidentally dumped the container. The corals were out of water for 30-45 minutes. I just got home. Should they be alright? What would they look like in the near future if they are dying? Thanks.

 

[Witfull]

they will either survive, be pissed off and live,,or die....if they make it a few days and open up, you have a chance. if they never open,,,,watch for white fuzzies.

 

[cbrownfish]

Mushrooms should be good to go. Frogspawn is questionable......however, many corals are tidal and accustomed to being out of the water for a while.

 

[BigAl07]

I've never had frogspawn out THAT long but I have had it out for more than 20 minutes at a time. good luck and happy reefing

 

[prow]

did the container it was in still have some water? like enough to keep things damp? if it was and those corals were healthy and your tank is well established, i think they will make it..

 

[Varga]

I htink you should be OK, but please keep us updated

 

[plahka]

i put them in a rubbermaid with heat and circulation. The 'shrooms look small but normal and the frogspawn "bubbled up" a bit. Fingers crossed here! Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

 

[plahka]

There also under a small light

 

[plahka]

Just an update, they made it. Nothing died!

 

[prow]

all right YEAH!!!!!!!!:whstlr:
if you have not yet, make sure you get them into a tank with a good ph, Ca+, Alk and salinity levels aswell.

 

[Varga]

I knew it! these guys are not as delicate as most would think

 

[cbrownfish]

Congrats. Now don't try that again!