Damged Finger Coral?

[jameshiggins]

hi guys, i brought this finger coral today from my lfs, it looks lovely in the shop, but i didnt notice wot was hiding behind it. does this look ok to you?

sorry if this seem a silly question, but im very new to the saltwater side and this is my 1st coral

 

[sorgan]

leathers are, to a point, indestructable. you can cut, mince or flay one and it will survive. put it in good flow so a bad rot wont set in and it will sort itself out in no time.

 

[simonas]

it'll be fine
it may also take a while to be happy and display itself properly. They can shrink to a very shrivelled state when moved!

 

[seffieuk]

That looks like a typical burn type injury from a coral sting - as everyone has said, they are as tough as old boots or Leather - just ensure a brisk flow and he will soon be displaying

Seffie x