New Chili Coral -Help!

[smoknreefr]

I got my new Chili Coral yesterday (and even went through the trouble of acclimating it). Overnight it has leaned over, and began resting on the nearby rock. It is @ 16" from the surface achored in the sand in med-high flow area with good light. I fear it doesnt look so good. I have all my water tests (pH, Ammonia, Nitirite, Nitrate, blah blah) and all are well within range.
My question is is this a normal acclimation behavior? If not, any ideas what I can do to perk it up? If so, how long should I expect it to behave this way?
Thanks in advance.

 

[ledzep fan]

Well, Chili corals will tip over like that because in the wild they are usually upside down. At least thats what I have heard. I think they should also be spot fed. Good luck!

 

[babyb]

yep they grow upside down. that is just bizzar

 

[reefdude37]

smokinreefr, Nice name haha

 

[40 galons]

i think they need very little light . i no they are non-photosynthetic, so i would suggest a little less light if they might be getting to much

 

[ktsdad]

I got mine on Friday and it is doing the same thing.
Has yours perked up yet?
I put mine between 2 rocks with good flow so it is hard to tell if it is leaning or not.
I moved it 3 times for the same reasons you stated, so I decided to leave it alone and see what happens.

 

[e.e.l.]

chile corals dont like bright lights, they do better in a cave or overhang

 

[namas05]

put them between a couple of rocks upside down out of the light they do much better in little to no direct light, and upside down.