Leather Finger Coral

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  1. Hawaii777

    Hawaii777 Astrea Snail

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    I have had a leather coral or 7 months, now all of the sudden it has shrunk to a small size when it used to be big. Im not sure what is wrong with it? Im new here...
     
    Hawaii777, Dec 31, 2011
    Hawaii777, Dec 31, 2011
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  2. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Welcome to 3reef!
    Your leather is ok ;)
    Leathers molt from time to time. IME they shed their skin every 2-3 weeks. That is probably what is happening here.
     
    JJL, Dec 31, 2011
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    And yes, they do close and shrink during the process. :)
     
    Mr. Bill, Dec 31, 2011
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    You know about shrinkage????LOL
    As long as it is not falling apart as stated it is normal. Make sure its getting enough flow to help it shed dead tissue.;)
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Dec 31, 2011
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  5. Hawaii777

    Hawaii777 Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for the info, I probably need to move it where more current can get to it.
     
    Hawaii777, Jan 1, 2012
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