Fiji Molting

[Seadogs]

We have a nice, big Yellow Fiji and it seems to be shriveling up and molting every 2-3 weeks. The last time it did, it definately got bigger with more polyps and it's in the process again. Is it normal to happen this often?
The first is a picture of when it's not molting. The second is today.

 

[returnofsid]

This is very common with Leather corals. It's their way of "sloughing off" detritus or other things that "dirty" it's outer layer. They will normally take on a "waxy" appearance, as this happens. When this happens, be sure that the sloughed off tissue doesn't get blown onto other corals. If it does, use a turkey baster to blow it off or suck it out of the tank.

 

[Seadogs]

Thanks! I've been using the turkey baster every day. My cleaner shrimp also have a tendency to hang out on the Fiji, will they help it along?