Bright pink leather

[ScottK]

I went to a local pet shop here to get some supplies for my tank, and perused their coral and sw tanks. I noticed they had several specimens of a bright pink finger leather of some type. It wasn't a dendronephthya or any of the other non-photosynthetic softies that are somewhat common in the hobby. Rather, it was a bright pink (think hot pink) finger leather, like a sinularia. I asked about them, and the guy couldn't tell me much except that he thought they were photosynthetic. I'm guessing they they are probably dyed, since they were only $60-$70 for large specimens (this place has high prices generally) but has anyone see these before? I didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't take a photo. If I have time I might try and go back tomorrow.

 

[crox99]

It's not uncommon to find leathers that were dyed so I won't be surprised if they are.

 

[georgelc86]

That would suck if its dyed. Thats right there with dyed glass fish and the "neon" zebra danios. Never liked it when fish were altered just to catch an uneducated hobbyist.

 

[KathyC]

Hmmmm Scott, you are developing a history of finding sweet pink corals..lol
Definitely looking forward to a pic of this one.
LMK when you're all set up and I'll send you off a frag of that great one I got from you before you moved to the left coast

 

[noodleman]

you sure it hasn't died :lol2:

 

[jhale]

Al you beat me too it