Green polyp toadstool leather closing

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Hey all, so about a week ago I got a green polyp toadstool leather, he extended all of his polyps immediately for about 3 days before undergoing shedding. Yesterday it was completely done shedding and opened up again nice and bright. Now today it’s completely closed again. I have it situated in the middle third of the tank getting what I would consider moderate light. All of my LPS are fully extended and looking great today so I don’t believe it’s a water quality issue. Any ideas? I’m thinking the lighting is too intense
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After it opened up when I first put it in the tank
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What it looks like today
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During shedding
 
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Leathers are the most temperamental coral out there. They close because they feel like it. I’d leave it be for now, only move it if it’s stays this way for a while.
Sounds good, I’ll let it acclimate for a little while longer and see if there’s any improvement. Thank you
 
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