too much wax

[michelleolds]

i have this unidentified leather in my tank that keeps waxing up. i have been moving it closer and closer to a powerhead in an attempt to keep the wax off. i cant move it any closer because i have other coral there. is there anything else besides not enough flo that causes them to wax up so frequently?

 

[jackri]

Is it always waxed up or go through phases?
I have 4 of the same leathers on the bottom of my tank spread out. Some are in full bloom while others are shriveled up... later others are -- growing like crazy but not always open.

 

[michelleolds]

it became waxed up and stayed waxed up so long last time that there appearred to be algae begginning to grow on it (about 3 or 4 weeks) and i didn't know what else to do so i took it out and gave it an iodine dip. tons of wax blew off when i put it back in. it opened up and was beautiful for about 2 weeks and then closed up and waxed up again. it was a fairly large piece when i bought it (about 8 inches wide and 4 tall) if there has been any growth it hasn't been much. i have 2 other species of leather with no problems.

 

[jackri]

Sounds like something is irriating it... possibly toxins off the other leathers? Really have no idea without more info.... water parameters, etc -- although weird other leathers are just fine.

 

[spanko]

Sounds like not enough flow going over it.