Leather coral

[jerk]

I Have a Leather coral that is about 4" tall. It is getting some kind of black stuff at the base of the stalk,and is bending in half in the middle of the stalk. I've only had it in the tank about two weeks. It was standing upright when I bought it. What's wrong? :scared: :scared: :scared: :help: :help: :notsure:

 

[kdfrosty]

Please list specific water parameters.

 

[unleashed]

try this web site http://www.wetwebmedia.com/alcyonselfaqs.htm if you cant find it through this page use the search for it.sounds like a coral fungus

 

[ninjamini]

Could it be splitting. My stalk split in two several weeks ago and now I have 2 stalks and one head. I get the impression that it will be two leathers in a few weeks. We will find out. Otherwise its looking real good.

 

[amandal]

Is it just the stalk that is bending over, or does it generally look limp and wilty all over?

 

[unleashed]

took me a while to find the exact page i was refering you to I found this the other day while looking for other info. take a look ate the pic and the recomendations to see if this is more likely your problem http://www.wetwebmedia.com/softcorhealth.htm

 

[jerk]

Temp 79
Ammonia 0
Nitrate 10
Nitrite 0
Ph 8.2
Kh 8.3
cal 390
salt 1.026

 

[kdfrosty]

Leathers, especially Toadstools, are tolerant of less than perfect water conditions. I would recommend a couple of small water changes if you haven't done so already.
Also make sure that this toadstool is getting proper lighting and flow. Mine likes low/med light with med/high flow.

 

[jerk]

Thanks I'll try moving it to another spot.