Toadstool fragging itself?

[Dana Jackson]

Hey yall. I think my toadstool may be fragging itself. My question is should I go ahead and cut it off? Or should I just let it happen naturally? Its been like this for over a month. How long does it generally take for the frag to detatch?

 

[Watevadog5]

My toadstool did the same. I was worried, as I thought it was dying but it would break off small"frags" of itself and I soon found them on other rocks

 

[Dana Jackson]

How long does it take?

 

[LostInTheDark]

I started with one Toadstool and I probably have about twenty now. They drop "frags" all the time. I guess it takes about a month to drop.

 

[Dana Jackson]

This will be the second baby from this mother, although the first was already dropped and attached when I bought it...

 

[Dana Jackson]

Here's the entire rock. Im not totally sure what to do when the baby there gets bigger.. Move it to another rock? Or just leave it alone?

 

[LostInTheDark]

You can use a rubber band to place them where you'd like or let them fall and find their own home.

 

[Dana Jackson]

Gorgeous toadstool!!! I need a green one! ( mine was supposed to be, but isn't)

 

[LostInTheDark]

I have everything from dime sized to almost a foot across. If you were closer you can have your choice.

 

[Dana Jackson]

Too bad.. So now I'm on the search for a green one like yours! Lol... Must...have...it... Haha!

 

[Dana Jackson]

Would love to see a full shot of your tank! Looks amazing!

 

[LostInTheDark]

Lights are off now but here is half the tank from a year ago.

 

[Dana Jackson]

LOVE IT! Just beautiful!

 

[LostInTheDark]

Thanks. Its a great hobby that keeps me occupied.

 

[LostInTheDark]

This from yesterday

 

[Dana Jackson]

I know the feeling. I have only the 10 gallon and it takes alot of work to keep it healthy. But that's fine with me! It is very rewarding! I gave up drinking two years ago and have replaced that addiction with a healthier, less risky addiction. ..lol

 

[Dana Jackson]

Are they mating? Or laying eggs?

 

[LostInTheDark]

I think a 10 gallon is a lot harder then a larger tank. Things go wrong so much faster in a small tank. Plus its a lot harder to choose what goes in it because of the limited space.

 

[LostInTheDark]

Are they mating? Or laying eggs?

Laying eggs. I have two pair that mate every couple of weeks. Its rare they lay the eggs up front where I can watch them.

 

[Dana Jackson]

My first saltwater tank was a 75 gallon, that was 10 years ago. I had a 29 gallon biocube, hated it because it ran so hot all the time. It ended up biting the dust. This one I started for my little baby girl, supposed to be a freshwater tank. I figured a few neon, some gravel, fake plants and boom... Done! As soon as I filled it with water, I was on ebay ordering salt and live rock before I realized what I was doing! Lol. Im planning a much larger tank within the next 6 months. Was buying a 90 gallon setup, but it feel through. Looking at a 125 gallon now. A project tank. Buying equipment as finances allow and building my own sump/ fuge. Im totally stoked!