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Purple Ribbon Gorgonian Peeling...?


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Not sure what's goin on here. Earlier today I noticed one branch seeming to be peeling. Hours later it seems the second one is also peeling.

 

Recently added this to my tank, and all the polyps were extending so it seemed fine.

 

Now they appear to be peeling but the polyps are still out. Would appreciate any insight as to what's going on.

 

Should I use some tweezers and pull the skin off? Is this normal?

 

 

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Gorgonians shed sometimes.  it's a way of getting rid of any algae and detritus that gets stuck to them, and will sometimes happen in response to chemicals from other corals (i.e. when my leather gets really pissed, all the gorgs will shed)  

 

As long as the polyps are extending and you aren't seeing skeleton,  there isn't anything to worry about. You can blow it off with a turkey baster if you want, but that's optional. 

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