Coral Health, Pics

[jonnyf84]

Hi all, had the tank set up for over 10 weeks now, the leather has been in for over 2 weeks, the polyps have never come out, can someone advise what might be wrong with it

Also one of the zoa heads has retracted on itself - what does this mean?

 

[bae1994]

lethers can be very sulky have you tryed moving him as he may need more or less flow or more or less light

also the second pics i believe are button polyps and im unsure unless they do the same as anemones and turn inside out to excrete

 

[jonnyf84]

lethers can be very sulky have you tryed moving him as he may need more or less flow or more or less light

also the second pics i believe are button polyps and im unsure unless they do the same as anemones and turn inside out to excrete

Yeh i've moved it a few times with no success. It taking a long one then because its been like that for a week.

 

[bae1994]

is there anything like a worm or crab at the base of the stalk in the rock that could be bothering it (best way to tell is with a red torch)

 

[jonnyf84]

is there anything like a worm or crab at the base of the stalk in the rock that could be bothering it (best way to tell is with a red torch)

no, theres a couple of bristleworms in the tank but i've never seen them bother any of the corals and i i'm pretty sure its a crab free tank.

 

[-Nemo-]

I would suggest moving the leather (if it isn't already) to a good light, moderate flow spot and just leave him there for a while. These things are so dramatic. Leathers have the tendency to shed their "skin" when stressed (like being added to a new tank) and also moving them around can cause them to do it as well. Sometimes they will stay closed for nearly a week while they shed. You'll be able to see a thin mucus-like material coming off of the coral when it finally does completely shed.

They can bounce back from almost anything, so I wouldn't worry about him for now, give him some more time to adjust.

EDIT: Oh, and check your stats (and post) just to be safe.

 

[seffieuk]

Jonny

As Nemo said, can we see your stats please?

I always compare Leathers to sulky teenage boys who sulk in their rooms for a week at a time if something upsets them

Leathers need:

Adequate light, but not a massive amount
brisk flow, so aim powerhead about six inches above their heads
and to be left alone, they hate being moved and handled

Seffie x

 

[jonnyf84]

Just a quick update, its doing just fine I've had to move it down since this picture was taken as the polyps extended all the way to the surface, all good , thanks for the help.