Coral Health

I can't remember exactly what this coral is called but I think it is a devil's hand, either way it has been in my tank since Tuesday night and has yet to open up during the day?

I have a 14G Nano cube but have added LED lighting to it so I don't think light is the problem

Any ideas? is this normal?

Thanks
Matt

 

Yes it is normal. Leathers can stay closed for several days. Give it 1 week and see if it opens.




;D

 

Is it sliming, if it is that is a good sign? I wouldn't worry yet. Sometimes they take a few days to open. I have a devil's hand and sometimes they can be a little touchy.

Just to let you know, most people here are going to want you to list your water parameters to help them answer your question.

Temp, salinity, Ph, Kh, nitrites, nitrates, ammonia, phosphates, calcium, and sometimes more.

Good luck,

Jim

 

Will do

Thanks

 

Also does anyone know what that is coming out of my leather?

other posts that i have read say it may be a ctenopahore?

As far as water salt is 1.026 and we have very low nitrates temp is between 76 and 79

Thanks





Here is a shot from this morning with no light you can see where it is coming from

 

For the life of me I can not remember the name, so I will bump it, I am pretty sure Curt (Inwall) will know.

 

Does anyone know if these are something i should be concerened about?

Thanks

 

Ctenophores.

Harmless hitch-hikers often found on leather corals.

 

so I should leave them there?

we have had this leather for almost a week and it is yet to open?

Thanks

 

Yes they do no harm. Same family as jelly fish, odd I know. Google " toadstool with ctenophoreas" or leather.

Leather typically take along time to acclimate. You can try increasing flow but they usually come around on their own.