We got this about a week ago.... - Aquarium Advice

Melissamustang · 11-16-2005, 08:37 PM

It looked great but now.............The one looks almost see through and the other is now getting darker...Do have something to worry about?

**Fluff** · 11-16-2005, 08:44 PM

That looks like a cabbage leather coral. I wouldn't worry yet. The top one is fully extended while the others aren't. They could be getting ready to shed. Shedding is typical for soft leather corals. They will do it from time to time to rid themselves of debris and algaes.

Melissamustang · 11-16-2005, 08:59 PM

Cool thank you as usual fluff!

**melosu58** · 11-16-2005, 09:56 PM

Fluff, when you say shedding is that the same as sloughing

11-17-2005, 11:44 AM

Same thing yes. Be especially careful with this coral and what you put with/near it. Dura's are exteremely noxious corals and can adversely affect the health of nearby corals quite quickly. Be sure to run carbon as often as possible. Preferabley 24/7 changed weekly.

Cheers
Steve

Melissamustang · 11-17-2005, 04:39 PM

I read this post to....."Brenden" He should chime in when he can from work.

11-16-2005, 08:44 PM	#2
Fluff The Keeper Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,142 Images: 29	That looks like a cabbage leather coral. I wouldn't worry yet. The top one is fully extended while the others aren't. They could be getting ready to shed. Shedding is typical for soft leather corals. They will do it from time to time to rid themselves of debris and algaes. __________________ ~Cindy

11-16-2005, 08:59 PM	#3
Melissamustang Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 928 Images: 24	Cool thank you as usual fluff! __________________ 525 Salt water "Zoo" Awesome! Tell someone how you feel….Make a sweet comment and it will always make you feel good as well!

11-17-2005, 04:39 PM	#6
Melissamustang Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 928 Images: 24	I read this post to....."Brenden" He should chime in when he can from work. __________________ 525 Salt water "Zoo" Awesome! Tell someone how you feel….Make a sweet comment and it will always make you feel good as well!

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11-17-2005, 11:44 AM	#5
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	Same thing yes. Be especially careful with this coral and what you put with/near it. Dura's are exteremely noxious corals and can adversely affect the health of nearby corals quite quickly. Be sure to run carbon as often as possible. Preferabley 24/7 changed weekly. Cheers Steve