What is my leather doing?

[chazesal]

Hello everyone,

Just started my second tank and I’ve had it up for about 3 months now. Still learning lots and lots of information in this hobby.

I just picked up a leather last week and it hasn’t been looking great. Anyone know what’s going on? Picture below

 

[Reefing_addiction]

Tank parameters?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Besides parameters, can you list the lighting and flow? Leathers like good random flow, they need the flow to help them stand up.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

We need more information about your tank
Flow
Light par
Tank parameters
Any recent changes to your tank
Anything that could be bothering it

 

[chazesal]

Tank parameters?

Temp 78
Salinity 1.025
Calcium 482 ppm
Mag 1345 ppm
Alk 9.4
PH 8.0

I didn't have time to do all my tests last night so I will update this with the rest of my results later

 

[chazesal]

Temp 78
Salinity 1.025
Calcium 482 ppm
Mag 1345 ppm
Alk 9.4
PH 8.0

I didn't have time to do all my tests last night so I will update this with the rest of my results later

@Reefing_addiction @Gumbies R Us @Mr. Mojo Rising

Update with the rest of test results

Ammonia 0
Phosphates 0.06
Nitrate 6.9

Thanks for the help!

 

[exnisstech]

Hard to tell under the heavy blues but it could be shedding. Mine will look bad for days up to weeks when they shed. Mine also close up when touched. Mine like medium to high flow and light.

 

[JohnTheReefer]

If its only been a week it may still need more time to acclimate. I have had many Toadstools over the years and more than most take weeks to properly and fully acclimate. If it was going to shed there would not be any polyp extension.

Your parameters look good and if there is adequate flow and light it may just need more time.

I am also curious, what other corals do you have in that tank? I don't want to rule out chemical warfare.

 

[chazesal]

If its only been a week it may still need more time to acclimate. I have had many Toadstools over the years and more than most take weeks to properly and fully acclimate. If it was going to shed there would not be any polyp extension.

Your parameters look good and if there is adequate flow and light it may just need more time.

I am also curious, what other corals do you have in that tank? I don't want to rule out chemical warfare.

I've got Zoas, a mushroom, blastomusa, gsp, and a monti

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Hard to tell under the heavy blues but it could be shedding. Mine will look bad for days up to weeks when they shed. Mine also close up when touched. Mine like medium to high flow and light.

Same here, mind actually stayed mostly closed for a couple months during shedding. And ditto on medium light and flow.

 

[FUNGI]

Give it time.....looks like the polyps are out, so nothing to worry about.....they tend to slough off a layer which aides in cleaning and they also do this as they grow.....no worries.....

 

[JohnTheReefer]

I've got Zoas, a mushroom, blastomusa, gsp, and a monti

Should be alright and it seems to be on its own island. Proximity can trigger the chemicals to start being released. I think it just needs more time

 

[chazesal]

Should be alright and it seems to be on its own island. Proximity can trigger the chemicals to start being released. I think it just needs more time

Sounds good, thank you all for the input, I really appreciate it!