Leather coral?

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by telman2010, Mar 16, 2006.

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  1. telman2010

    telman2010 Bristle Worm

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    Does anybody know if leather coral likes colder water. The reason I ask is I have two leather coral frags in my tank and they were doing real well for awhile and then they just closed up. As an expierment I lowered the temp in my tank over about the course of a week and a half to 75 degrees and the coral opened right up. I just don't know if this normal behavior or not. I didn't like keeping the temp that low so I brought it back up to 78.5 and they closed up again. Any info appreciated.

    Eric
     
    telman2010, Mar 16, 2006
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    well...many corals do good in waters of 72-78...most fish like it 75-79 so maybe try it at 76-77 that woul probably be fine :) i usually keep mine at about 76-78
     
    Bruce, Mar 16, 2006
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  3. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i had mine bou 79-80 and it wasnt fully extended.i dropped to 76-78 and i got more extension
     
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