New Toadstool Coral not opening

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Hi guys, 2 days ago I bought gsp, hairy mushroom, and a toadstool coral. I think that the mushroom and the gsp are doing well, but my toadstool hasn’t been opening. It has opened a bit when the lights are off, but closes when the lights come on. I am using the ai prime 16hd, I run 43% UV and Violet, 31% royal and blue, 3% green and deep red, 0% moonlight and 15% cool white. The tank is 14” tall, 13” wide and long.
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I’m also unsure if my flow is sufficient, I am currently just using the return pump which has a flow rate of a 100 gallons per hour, I have a wavemaker which is 400gph which I could add.
 
I would definitely add the other powerhead. Leathers like flow, and more flow in general is good.
 
They take a couple days to settle but also ASSURE, they have Moderate to medium light and water flow. Blow the surface of it gently with a turkey baster and direct flow Towards it- NOT at it and it will perk up
 
Mine hasn't opened for more then a year. I tried all kind of placement, leave it for 2 weeks and nothing. It opens for a day and then back to sleep again.
I had a hammer which stayed closed for 2 years. I lowered alk and it opened. For me it is a lottery. Some of them just don't like your tank parameters and open only when you reach their level which is of course unknown.
 

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