Leather??

[Dr_Doom2]

I had a pretty sick looking coral that came with the live rock when I set up my tank. It has shedded and looks like this. Am I correct that this is a finger leather coral? Is this how it should look if its healthy? How can I detatch it from the rock and move it to a different location? I've read about fragging them but how can I transplant it without harming it? It's in a location that I'd like to eventually put a little more "showy" piece!!

Also, is it normal that the "buds" aren't out at its base and will the mushroom that's encroaching on its space harm it?

 

[melosu58]

Here is my finger leather corals. Something for you to match it up to.

 

[Dr_Doom2]

Thanks!! Everything seems normal then!! So how do I move it without breaking the rock or moving the whole rock?

 

[melosu58]

I cant see how it`s attached because the pic does not go that low. Give me another pic with the camera lower. Thanks

 

[Dr_Doom2]

It's tough to get at it but this pic gives you an idea of how it is attached. It isn't anchored very solid. Almost looks like you could just pull it off with minimal force but I'm afraid to do that without a second opinion!!

Oh yeh, the flatworms that you see on a nearby mushroom...they're ok as long as they don't overpopulate right?? Any methods of eliminating them??

 

[Tank2379]

MELOSU... Are your leathers giving you the Finger?

 

[nanoluvr]

MELOSU... Are your leathers giving you the Finger?

lol

 

[melosu58]

I would just break it off and attach it somewhere else where you want it. As far as the flatworms read this. They will sooner or later get out of control.

Melevsreef.com - Flatworms | How to eliminate them!