leather coral

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by greek machine, Nov 20, 2007.

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  1. greek machine

    greek machine Plankton

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    Just bought a nice looking leather coral today,kinda looks like a Kneya tree.Acclimated him for a good 45 minutes and then placed him at the bottom with some good flow movement.I swear when purchased him and when I put him in my tank he whent from 6-7 inches all the way to about 2 inches.Is this normal?How long before he perks up?Thanks people in advance..:eek:
     
    greek machine, Nov 20, 2007
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  2. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    completly normal with soft corals, as long as your tank paramters are in check i'm sure it will open back in a day or two. it's just getting aclimated to its new environment
     
    crappyballer, Nov 20, 2007
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  3. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Again completely normal.

    Just getting used to new environment, lighting, flow, etc.

    May stay that way for few days.

    Not to worry. ;)
     
    omard, Nov 21, 2007
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  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Mine have done it to. Get really short.
     
    baugherb, Nov 22, 2007
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