Toadstool and Sinularia not shedding

[StartingATank]

I’m not sure if this is normal or not, but I have a sinularia and a toadstool and they haven’t shed once since I got them. Toadstool is about half a year old and sinularia about 2 months old

 

[KrisReef]

I’m not sure if this is normal or not, but I have a sinularia and a toadstool and they haven’t shed once since I got them. Toadstool is about half a year old and sinularia about 2 months old

I have always wondered why they shed, they are not like a reptile that must shed skin as they grow.

I have always thought that they shed as part of a defensive measure, but what or why I don’t think I have ever heard a reasonable explanation for that action?

When mine were healthy and growing they didn’t shed much if at all, if I remember correctly?

 

[StartingATank]

I think they shed to cleanse themselves

 

[NanoSteam]

Shedding is not necessary unless because they need to clean themselves, algae, detritus buildup, sometimes from stress etc etc... I wouldn't worry about it, sounds like you have happy corals.

 

[exnisstech]

My large one always looks larger after a shed but there is no pattern to when or how often it will shed. Sometimes it will look pitiful for a month while shedding.

 

[StartingATank]

Thank you for all the great info