Neon Green Sarcophyton ?

[kensilvey]

I have two small neon green Sarcophyton leathers that open and close several times a day.Any idea's why? Too much light? Not pests,and not water quality. They are at the bottom of a 20'' tank with six T5 HO 54 watt bulbs.

[Wetone]

They usually like alot of current and alot light, What is the temp, alk?

[kensilvey]

16,000 + gph of flow,thier polyps sway very nicely,but not too much. Temp 78 and Alk @ 8.0 dkh.

[Wetone]

How long have you had them? Might still be acclimating....Have you seen them shed or slough

[kensilvey]

I have had them for about 6 months. I can not say that I have ever seen them close for days and slough/shed like most leathers do.I wonder if something is keeping them from doing so.

[Wetone]

Usually a good water change can induce shedding or try to raise alk to 10 dkh

[kensilvey]

Thanks for the advise Wetone. May bump Alk up to 9,but that would be the highest I am going.

[spsick]

It's normal, but do you mean nepthea?

[kensilvey]

Nope,not Nepthea,Tyree Neon Green Sarcophyton (Toadstool).