Polyp and coral question!

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  1. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    I got these pieces of rock from a friend today who has had these since last week Tuesday without lighting.
    Would the polyps eventually re-open, given enough light and what type of coral is that in the back?
    Any help is greatly appreciated...
    Cheers
     

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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Yes......... leather finger?
     
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  3. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    That's a big relief... Thanks...;)
    I just had a look at some pics of the leather finger coral on google and I'm not certain that it's that:-/
    I'm not saying that ur wrong tho...
     
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  4. alovely

    alovely Astrea Snail

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    yes to both of them they should come out once the lighting is right or till they get adjusted and that does look like a leather finger
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Does the coral in the back have a hard skeleton or, is it soft?
     
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    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    It's hard.
    Also, my nitrates are high at 160ppm. I'm trying to lower them by water changes but no luck yet. Would that also prevent them from opening?
     
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