jmguerry12 Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I have a Devil's hand Leather, when I brought it home it looked good. The about 4 days later it looked like it was having problems. It looked like it was grey, it wouldn't expand during the day, the polyps weren't coming out. Then about 2 days after that it looked normal again. Now its back to the sick looking leather can anyone help?? My params looked good, I just don't know what to do Link to comment
Nickeleye Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I think it's in the process of growing. I had a DH frag in my previous 40 gal. tank and it did this as well. I thought it was dying since I went gray and shrunk and stayed that way for a couple weeks at least once or twice and then it came back to normal. I wouldn't worry about it yet, but keep an eye on it and document what happens. Link to comment
jenniebutterfly Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 mine likes to be right in the flow of my powerhead. if i move it, it mopes. try putting it in good flow jennifer Link to comment
BelowH2O Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 This is pretty normal for these corals. Basically they will shed a slime coat, which makes them close up for a bit, then they just miraculously bounce back. Since I gradually adjusted mine to higher flow, it sheds its coat easily and is always open. Just a note...this coral has been a good indicator of water quality in my system. It loves stable water parameters, fresh carbon, and water changes, as well as adequate flow. Link to comment
jmguerry12 Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 thanks for the help guys Link to comment
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