leather f/u

[acasden]

several weeks ago part of my leather closed up, the area has enlarged very slightly over 4wks or so, do i still sit or cut out the area? i find it hard to believe it is normal at this point?

 

[EmilyB]

Was it yellow when you bought it, aka dyed? Or does it just look like that in the pic.

It seems the coral is doing pretty well overall.

 

[Ben1]

To me it looks cut or maybe had a predator eat parts of it. I would look for predator at night time. If its been like that for 4 weeks those spots shouldnt be getting bigger but should have some polyps growing out of them by now.

HTH somehow

 

[acasden]

when the polyps are in it is light purple except for the areas where the polyps do not come out. , there were no "bald spots" when i purchased it,

 

[acasden]

anyone able to help me on this one???

 

[NaH2Ofreak]

The tissue appears healthy (not necrotic). I would leave it alone and see what happens. If the tissue turns "blackish" and begins to dissolve, then I would just cut the whole crown off the top and let it grow a new one. I wouldn't do anything though until the tissue starts showing signs of being necrotic.

These corals are some of the hardiest out there. They are also VERY finicky. I bet a lot of them are destroyed prematurely because the owner mistakes them for dead or dyeing. Just be patient with it and leave it alone.

Good Luck
Dennis

 

[Len]

I'm not sure if this is generally advisable, but it's worked for me in the past so I state it as an option. Gently wave your hand above the leather until its polyps retract. Then take a soft brush and very gently brush off the bald spots.

 

[acasden]

i have been doing the turkey baster routine for the past few weeks, some tissue comes off, i think i will sit tight for now , thanks again

 

[John_Brandt]

...and set your alarm clock for 3am to go look at the coral with a flashlight. Look very closely for nudibranchs or other creatures that might be eating the coral. These parasites may look very much like the coral itself in coloration or texture.