Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral won't open

[RickGervs]

Hi,

I've had my Toadstool Leather Coral for about 2 weeks now and it only opened the first two days, after that it never opened again completely.

Any suggestions?

Eric

[beertech]

Make sure it's getting full light, and plenty of direct flow from a powerhead. Check all your water parameters. Are all your other corals open and thriving?

[RickGervs]

Yeah, all my other corals are perfectly fine and so does my water parameters. The water flow is kinda low tho... I'll try to move my powerhead tonight.

Thanks

[JetJumper]

some leathers go through a period where they will not open.  Can you provide a picture?  there is usually a "coating" on the leather at this time and its almost like its going through a molt. 

A Picture might help us out a bit more.

[RickGervs]

I'll upload some pictures as soon as I get home.

There's actually some kind of slime coating sometimes on the top.

[JetJumper]

I would say don't worry about it.  Slime coats on leathers is a usual thing to have happen.  Unless its melting away, don't be alarmed.

[RickGervs]

what do you mean by "melting away"?

[JetJumper]

It will literally turn to a mushy goo, or start falling apart if its dying.  If its molting, it will get this slime coat on it, close up for a bit and then will eventually open again back in full force.

[beertech]

Ya, that's why leathers need a good amount of flow, to help blow away the molted tissue.