Toadstool Coral issue?

[bangcamaro]

I have this toadstool coral here in the middle of my tank and have noticed hte last few days its been limp like this..Its by far my favorite piece and also the center of my tank so I want to make sure that this is normal? Research so far shows it could be shedding potentially? I'm planning on doing some water tests today to make sure everything looks in line but wanted to see if anyone has any suggestions or can help me make sure this thing doesnt die on me lo.

 

[bangcamaro]

this is what it was looking like previously a couple weeks ago to a month or so ago so just making sure that this isnt a major problem and im losing my toadstool :(

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

They do go into moods when they slouch over like that, it can last up to a week or maybe even more.

They do like flow and need flow to shed and help them stand up, so just ensure it is placed to get good random flow. But if its in a good spot then just wait it out. Yours looks fine to me I would not be concerned. Good luck

 

[Sophie"s mom]

this is what it was looking like previously a couple weeks ago to a month or so ago so just making sure that this isnt a major problem and im losing my toadstool :(

Yeah, my toadstool gets grumpy and slumpy sometimes. As long as your parameters are all good, just leave it be. Mine went like 2 months without opening one time.

 

[bangcamaro]

Thanks all for the vote of confidence, yeah i was starting to think maybe my other corals surrounding it are causing a problem but I'm going to give it some time and see what happens here. I just really dont wanna lose this piece. its by far my favorite!

 

[BryanM]

I tend to agree, they are also among the hardiest pieces we can get. I'm routinely amazed at how small mine can get when unhappy.

 

[bangcamaro]

yeah its by far my favoritre coral in my tank, now if i can get the tendrils or whatever to stick out way more like some other toadstools i see :(

 

[King_Reefer859]

It should be ok. Mine just opened back up after shedding for over a month.

 

[Uncle99]

Make sure Alk has not increased.
It can cause them to “fall” north of 12dkh.

How’s water chemistry?
How stable?

In most cases, corals that look unhappy are experiencing a change in light intensity, spectrum or water chemistry.

If all in check, just let her sulk.