Heliofungia Paranoia?

I had a long tentacle plate coral about 2 months ago that had been slightly damaged during shipping and faded away to nothing in about 2 weeks (luckily the store gave me credit for it). I REALLY liked it though and thought I'd give it a shot again. This one came in perfect condition. No tears and it was fully inflated within 3 hours of being in my tank. However, sometimes it deflates only leaving around 10 tentacles out. Is this normal for them to deflate every once in a while? I think I'm just paranoid because of my past experience :-/. My params are all good and my calcium levels are where they should be. It gets moderate lighting and a gentle flow just enough to move it's tentacles.

 

Time will tell....Keep an eye on it. Don't be afraid to move it around. I have done this and I have had great results....not all tank are created equal...gotta find the sweet spot ! : )
Good luck.
LG

 

For some reason the Long tentacle ones are not very hardy unlike the extreme hardy short tentacle ones. I once had a Long tentacle die on me. He should be out most of the time and when he is feed him maybe once a week some shrimp or meaty something. How deep is your tank? You don't have much light.

 

yeah I'm thinking lighting may be the problem. i have a new one in the mail thats twice the wattage. hopefully he can hang in there til it gets here!

 

Good Luck! What lighting do you have coming?

 

30" Coralife Aqualight 2x65W...thats double what i have now..also double the price..my corals better be happy! haha