Devils hand.

[JustinsReefTank]

Well I have had this devils hand a oil over a month now. It is huge and grown three new oil fingers. Well I did usual today fed tank Rods fish food and went to work. When I walked in I went to tank like always. I noticed it slumped over in half and all polyps are retracted. Is this normal for them to do time to time. I haven't seen this with this one. My toadstool does this time to time. So just curious if this is normal.

Before you all ask. My params are all good

Nitrate. 0
Nitrate. 0
P.h. 8.1-2
Salinity. 1.026
Phos. 0
Calcium 420


Any help is much appreciated

 

[JustinsReefTank]

Will post pics tomorrow when lights are on

 

[little_fish]

the devils hand is a type of leather, so yes, that is totally normal

 

[JustinsReefTank]

Thanks Lil!!! I just haven't seen this one do that yet. I was just worried a Lil bit! Now I know.

 

[yvr]

Leather coralssometimes shed a waxy film to rid their surfaces of attached algae or detritus. They may remain closed for a few days before shedding this film, but it is usually a normal process. Strong water flow can help slough off the film layer.