Toadstool leather bending with the flow

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Originally when I added it didn't open fully extending its polyps now I have redirected some flow directly at it and the foot has bent and is now appears as if being pushed by the flow. Should I change the angle that the powerhead hits the toadstool, leave it be? Would love to see this continue to grow!
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In my experience leather can be pretty flexible. Direct flow may be a little excessive, it's hard to say without knowing how strong it is. I have noticed that when first subjected to changes in water flow the corals react dramatically. It may take a day or 5 for it to adjust.
Have you considered the polyps might not be extending because the light is too intense? I see you have some SPS up there with it. Try moving the leather down to the bottom, you might be surprised!
 

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