is my leather umbrella dead?

[sduerk]

And how do I tell if he is? He has not "opened" up his appendages in probably a week or so. He's done this before but usually during that period he would at least have some of his "things" out. Can I smell him to be sure?

 

[ags]

how is your water quality and do you have any other inhabitants that might be provoking it? My toadstool will close up when touched or with a decline in water quality. I have two cleaner shrimp that run all over my tank disturbing my corals. That may be something to think about.

 

[flyinbrian]

mine has receded for a few weeks once. My water was fine though. NOt sure why they do this for long perods of time sometimes. Most of the time only a few days. I would not worry about a week yet. just keep an eye on the flesh and the stock for any signs of decay. It should be fine though

 

[sduerk]

okay according to NATURAL REEF AQUARIUMS by John Tullock they will do this for a week or more as they slough off a layer of skin. Thanks for the help.