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    Posted: June 14 2006 at 3:56pm
My leather is all closed up today and has these spots on him.  They are white and look kind of like eggs, but I have no idea what they are.  When I touch them they will all blend together and wipe off.  All help would be great.
 
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Sarcophyton does that sometimes. If everything else in the tank is okay, and from the pic, I'd say it is, just be patient and it will re-hydrate. It can stay closed/shrunken for up to a week or two in some cases. Are you using some Activated Carbon in this tank?



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I am running carbon.  I'm not worried about it not extending, just the white crap on it.  Should I wipe it off and do some kind of dip to be on the safe side?
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My thought is that it's exuding some dead cells. If you "waft" (I don't know if that's a word, but I like it.Embarrassed) your hand over it, does it come off as dust, or slime, or do you have to get more aggressive to remove it? Is there a build up of loose detritus in the center of the "bowl"? If so, take a few good wafts or a powerhead to blow it clean. Circulation, like a nice breeze, does wonders.Smile

Do you add any iodine?
Hows the Mg level, as well as Alk and Ca in the tank?
Do you like long walks on the beach? Ooops, sorry, wrong question, Embarrassed LOL


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