new toadstool leather

[bizzybeas]

I mainly have LPS in my tank, besides my shrooms this is my first softie. It looked great in the LFS. I am not sure what kind of lighting it had but it was not halides. I acclimated it and put it at the lower section of my tank because I have halides. It has been slumped over since Saturday. I know they do that sometimes, but how long is normal? It seems even more slumped today than it was originally.

 

[reefrunner69]

Make sure it has good waterflow and try shading it just a bit. It may just be shedding from the stress of the move.

 

[bizzybeas]

I will move him into more shade. If he is shedding how long will it take? 8O All parameteres are good.

 

[reefrunner69]

If he is shedding how long will it take?

With good waterflow on the coral it shouldn't take more than 5-7 days. You should also inspect the coral closely for any necrotic ares (in leathers it is usually a very white are where the flesh crumbles off. FWIW, I have had toadstools that went dormant for months after a lighting upgrade and never opened up, until I fragged it.

 

[bizzybeas]

The polyps have opened some but it is still slumped over. I am guessing that it is a good sign.