Declining Green Base Toadstool

[SnownSky]

Hi All, Just when I thought I was getting the hang of softie reefing…..

He’s 30 days in my tank. Acclimated great.
Even before moving to his current medium light, Med/low flow zone, he started losing weight and didn’t look so good.

Water parameters are fine with nitrate between 8-10. His peers are doing fine, except for a struggling pandora zoa (my next post….)

If it’s a light issue, should I relo to less or more? Does he need more flow?

For reference, a group photo a week after importing is included.

 

[Dbichler]

I’ve found toadstools really prefer high flow. And what’s your phosphate level.

 

[steveschuerger]

I agree with the flow. Mine‘s been happiest when it gets buffeted about with flow.

 

[SnownSky]

Thanks to you both. One day of increased flow has made a big improvement to the health and appearance. He’s clearly on the mend.

Shout out to Ben @ Tidal Gardens for pointing out the ability to gently clean leather corals with a soft toothbrush and the healing properties of a turkey baster shower.