Snails on leather coral?

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by Brennan, Mar 1, 2011.

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  1. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    I purchased a leather coral about 3 days ago and it started to slough off and shed its outer layer, well anyway my dwarf ceriths keep going on the leather at night and I don't know why. Will this harm the coral? if not is it beneficial?
     
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  3. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    It shouldn't, they are just taking advantage of the stuff that is comming off of it, free dinner!
     
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  4. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    Ok good! thanks for the help!