Toadstool HELP!

[Jamo7]

I recently got a toadstool. It was beautiful and open before I got it. Took it home, placed it in my tank and a day later the polyps started to come out but never fully opened. Sense then nothing. It’s closed and opened a few times that I’ve seen. Now it’s developing white patches. Should I be concerned? Water levels are fine flow is good. And it tried to let its polyps open. Not sure what to do.

 

[Retro Reefer]

providing a complete list of parameters and a Picture of your leather will help determine what’s going on.. Leathers can sulk for extended periods sometimes especially after a move, they also shed periodically and will look funny during that period potentially having white looking patches along with a mucus coating.

BTW.. welcome to R2R!

 

[Chad Chapman]

They like a moderate flow. It helps them shed. They are hardy and can be finicky I wouldn't worry it is something they do.

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!
Id agree it needs more flow.

 

[Pbh-reef]

Only other thing I can think of is maybe it is being stung by another coral or anemone. But flow and time is probably all that is needed!

Welcome to r2r!

 

[Musovski]

Leathers are weird. Any new change in enviorment will make them close up. With that being said, since its new enviorment is your tank, it will be closed for about a week or two. It should begin to shed eventually, I recommend running carbon just so that during its shed it doesnt release toxins into the water, dont be afraid the toxins wont hurt you, but can hurt other coral.Carbon will stop this from happening. Also run carbon always if you decide to get a lot of leathers. Itll help with the cease of coral warfare. As for flow, Medium-High flow. They like any type of light, but if you were to choose for best growth, Low-Medium light. I keep mind on the sandbed, check my build thread for reference. The leather will adjust eventually to whatever height you put it at. It will also adjust to the parameters and placement. But what i said earlier, would be ideal. It took one of my large finger leathers a month to realize, hey im safe let me say whats up!

 

[Musovski]

Also, WELCOME TO R2R

 

[Jamo7]

Oh hi! Sorry everybody still figuring the R2R out. Here is a picture from yesterday to today. I’m new to this. Switched to saltwater in November

 

[Jamo7]

Oh hi! Sorry everybody still figuring the R2R out. Here is a picture from yesterday to today. I’m new to this. Switched to saltwater in November

 

[Jamo7]

I don’t think flow is an issue.

 

[reef lover]

Try it out a little lower in the tank and id try to dust it off with a turkey baster.

 

[Jamo7]

I lowered the light levels. Because it’s so big I can’t see a position where I can lower the actual toadstool other than moving all the other structure. At this point I’m afraid to mess with it.

 

[Musovski]

heres are the two i just added to the tank 2 days ago... I promise, the leather will be just fine!

what i do ask is if you can post a full tank shot. if possible

 

[Jamo7]

Beautiful! Yeah I can when I get home later.

 

[Musovski]

Beautiful! Yeah I can when I get home later.

idk how to explain this without sounding mean or weird but easiest way to put it is leathers PMS.....

 

[Jamo7]

Here is my whole tank.

any suggestions are welcome. I plan to build a sump pump system underneath in the coming months.

 

[Jamo7]

The toadstool has started to develop the “waxy” layer you talked about.

 

[Musovski]

The toadstool has started to develop the “waxy” layer you talked about.

yup, its just shedding. Give it some time. All is well.

 

[Jamo7]

Healing up!

 

[Pbh-reef]

Hurray!