Leather toadstool

[Danny91]

Hi

I've had a leather toadstool in my tank and it was doing well, opening right up and extending its tentacles. I changed my light yesterday and the mushroom has stayed shrivelled up since. Is this normal?

 

[mcgyvr]

Yep...
Leathers even when you make no changes WILL close up for days/weeks and more..
Typically they do this to shed an outer layer of skin to remove algae,etc... on it..
They can also do this before experiencing a big growth spurt..

Totally normal though and as long as they aren't "melting" they are just fine..
I've had some leathers closed up for more than 2 months before only to come right back out happier than ever..

 

[Danny91]

Thanks for the reply.

 

[nereefpat]

I agree that it's probably normal.

What do you mean by "changed my light?" Bulbs or fixture? For example, changing from T5s to a 250 watt HQI could cause a problem.

 

[ant123mon]

Yup I was watching a YouTube video and mcgyver has the same response that I heard on the video
Anthony

 

[swiftvision]

Mine have closed up for 2 weeks without issue.

 

[Reef noob_]

Having this same thing happen to me, glad I'm not doing anything wrong


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[AlSimmons]

Check this out.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2013/3/corals

HTH.