Help Please

[parajack]

Hi
I've had a yellow leather for years which eventually was divided and now I have two large yellow leathers in close proximity to each other, but not touching or connected. I've been comfortable with them becoming inactive for a day or two, individually, but always returning with great extension and vitality. For the past few days, both of the yellow leathers have been inactive. They look "ok" in their inactive state because I've seen this before individually for short periods but I'm starting to get worried and wondering what is going on. Tank appears to be in it's normal healthy state and all other inhabitants are exhibiting strongly.... Nothing has been done to upset the balance that I'm aware of.....

Is this something I should be concerned with? Anyone know what might be going on here?

Thanks

Jack
55 gal reef with 20 gal sump

 

[RedRider001]

i heave heard that they can take a few weeks to a month to open back up

 

[parajack]

Wow really? I guess I had no idea that they could remain in that state for so long. Neither of them has ever been in that state for more than a few days...
Jack

 

[RedRider001]

well just give it sometime and see how they do.
im sure they are ok

 

[parajack]

I guess my main concern is that they are acting in tandem with each other even though they are completely separate living on different rocks. Granted they are close to each other, but they are not connected other than they were originally one...... Is this why they are both inactive at the same time - because they were one in the same in years past? Are they sensing each other?

 

[capnfritz]

IMO You may remember that most corals also have a "chemical signature", so I think they are "aware" of each other.

 

[parajack]

I guess my worries were unwaranted as the leather recovered to it's normal and vibrant state....