Coral Death - What are the signs?

[absolutc]

I have had very few corals since I started my reef tank. I am becoming extremely worried about a couple of pieces that I have in my tank now. One of them is a Torch Coral the other is similar to the torch but called exctasey or something. I will find out and post it. The "ex" one is producing a white stringy type slime. Almost as if it is dying. It has not opened in about 3 or 4 days. Although before that it was flourishing happily and was fully opened. Magnificently I might add. Is there any hope for it? Whats wrong? Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks, Kris

 

[Anonymous]

Kris, did you ever show up at my house at 7a.m. when all the snow melted and flooded my basement (I know a chris rennie in the DC area)?

How old is the tank and how long has this particular coral been in there--a lot of corals take a few days/weeks to settle in. It would be a good idea to check all of your chemistry as well and take a look at any significant changes that have recently happened to the tank.

Ty