Help with Devil's Hand

[WindeyD]

I've had this coral for over 8 months and it has looked great and been very healthy. 10 days ago it shriveled up and has remained that way to date. I know leathers will do this from time to time, but what is the timeframe? What have you folks experienced with yours? My parameters have remained very stable over time so I don't think that it's a parameter issue and I have not added anything new for some time.

 

[WindeyD]

Before shot

 

[Reefing Madness]

Mine does this, usually only for about 4-5 days though. Do you see a coating over the head portion of it? He may just be shedding and taking his time with it.

 

[WindeyD]

It shed the first couple of days but has yet to reopen.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yours looks as if its losing color also, from that shot. Does it appear to be dissolving in that area at all?

 

[WindeyD]

Have not noticed any dissolving

 

[Jcearl]

whats going on with the coral behind it? that doesn't look so hot either..

 

[WindeyD]

It's a toadstool that is doing quite well; it's tripled in size in 8 months but does not always stand straight up.

 

[WindeyD]

 

[WindeyD]

The devil's hand did start to dissolve at the base so I have removed it:(

 

[Reefing Madness]

Ah, that sucks