New soft coral laying down

[becks]

Hi all,

Ive been getting some soft corals lately as the colours have been stunning in my lfs.

I know when leathers are first added to the tank, they can sulk for quite some time. I had a devils finger lay down for a week before propping backing upright and extending polyps.

I think I have a neon green colt coral, that tomorrow would have been a week since adding to my tank and is laying down on the side. I know it’s been shredding a layer as it had a waxy surface etc

But as this one is higher up in light, I’m not sure if I should keep waiting or move it lower? I’ve attached a photo.

 

[Tahoe61]

I would give it more flow if possible.

 

[reef lover]

I second more flow!

 

[becks]

I can move it tomorrow to a position with more flow,

 

[CalebWBrink2000]

I second the above suggestions. Oftentimes with large softies, with extremely low flow they almost collapse under their own weight. Flow helps to keep them straight.

 

[becks]

Oddly enough, my coral opened up today and stood upright and extended the polyps, it’s mounted an angle

Anyone know why type it is? I’m not entirely sure, Sinularia?

 

[Katrina71]

That is pretty!

 

[Katrina71]

Mine likes flow and frozen food.

 

[Katrina71]

FYI, they shed. Don't freak if that happens. I blow mine with a turkey baster at the end of the shedding cycle.

 

[Tahoe61]

I am also inclined to think Sinularia, when it opens completely is should be easier to tell. :-)