Toadstool coral

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by theoak, Jul 12, 2011.

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  1. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    To check on my toadstool I'm testing for sal, Amm, nitrate, nitrite, ph, phos, and cal. Is there any other tests that are worth performing to keep my new friend in check!

    It's also not come out much and is shedding, is this just settling in?

    Cheers!
     
    theoak, Jul 18, 2011
    theoak, Jul 18, 2011
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  2. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Dont worry, often when any leather coral is added to a new system they molt. This is perfectly fine and it can take anywhere from one to two weeks.
    Good luck with your new coral!
    JJL
     
    JJL, Jul 18, 2011
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Magnesium and alkalinity are important but not as much with soft corals. Also make sure it gets enough flow to blow shedding tissue off.They like a pretty strong current.Good luck.8)
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Jul 18, 2011
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  4. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Will do - thanks.
     
    theoak, Jul 18, 2011
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  5. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    One more question, I'm worrying a little as the coral has not yet extended its polyps, it has been a week now, can it take longer then a week to settle in?
     
    theoak, Jul 23, 2011
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  6. VitalApparatuz

    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    How old is this tank?
     
    VitalApparatuz, Jul 23, 2011
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  7. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    yes they can take up to a month - my toadstool and finger leather some times close up for three days (all parms on point) last time my toadstool was closed for 3 weeks. My finger was once closed for a month (had me worried LOL) you will see a film build up (you can blow it off if needed) then it will start coming out. Medium flow.
    should run carbon too
     
    tank1970, Jul 23, 2011
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  8. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Great, running carbon, params are good and med flow. Thanks..
     
    theoak, Jul 24, 2011
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  9. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sorry guys, I have just noticed this on my coral, can anyone tell me what it is. It had a slight blemish on it when I got it but it's looks worse all if a sudden?

    Nothing has bothered it in my tank as far as I know....?
     

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    theoak, Jul 24, 2011
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  10. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Has anyone seen this before?

    Thanks...
     
    theoak, Jul 25, 2011
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