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reefme 11-09-2011 10:44 PM

Toadstool Leather Coral
 
My toadstool been like this for 2 days. Any idea?

reefme 11-09-2011 10:46 PM

Sorry, here is a pic

Nano 11-09-2011 10:46 PM

been like what? (no pictures?)

reefme 11-09-2011 10:56 PM

again

reefme 11-09-2011 10:58 PM

Here we go

reefme 11-09-2011 11:03 PM

Sorry, don't know why picture looks sideway when upload.

MKLKT 11-09-2011 11:11 PM

They do that frequently, most soft corals go through phases of open/closed polyps. My toadstools always close up and kinda droop at night, occasionally it'll last for a few days.

BMahura 11-09-2011 11:51 PM

I had a toadstool that retracted its polyps like that for a month and after the month i observed tonns of growth and its as healthy as ever now. Its done this a couple times sometimes for a few days and that one time for a month

Nano 11-09-2011 11:59 PM

yeah it happens one of my zoa frags was closed for almost 2 weeks and now its opening again

Seamazter 11-09-2011 11:59 PM

Funny, today a large toadstool that ive never seen polyps on, was extended and in full display. Its the 1st time in months i seen this, i was sure it was going to die. Ive had other leathers die in the past, when they do they sag and droop, then dissolve, usually it looks viable till you touch it then it melts in your hands. They are hardy corals not always in display mode.
If yours is starting to collapse and compress or lay down, try adding some supplements to your tank, leathers drool over iodide, and vitamin C.
You could also try moving him to a new area, perhaps he is upset with the flow or lighting and is now just showing signs. Leathers are not always fast to show displeasure but when they do its either supplements,lighting,flow or too high nutrient load in your tank.


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