Toadstool coral, HELP

[wilsonjr572]

Purchased a toadstool along with two other corals for my tank. The other two corals have adapted fine but the toadstool has not came out. The tank has been running for 8 months with all water perameters fine. Dripped to adjust for 1 1/2 hours before putting i n tank. Water flow medium and lighting moderate. Any suggestions would be helpful Thanks in advance, Jim

 

[ihavtats29]

they still getting used to the tank

 

[demonsp]

You have very little info and the info you added is vague.Look here for there basic needs.

http://www.asira.org/caresheets

 

[seapug]

Toadstools will often stay closed for weeks when put in a new tank. They seem to be sensitive to changes, but don't worry. As long as it's in good light, moderate current and not turning gray and mushy it'll open up eventually. You might see it shed a saran wrap looking film but don't let it scare you- it's perfectly normal.

 

[Aquarist007]

I agree they are very hardy and very tempermental and sometimes close up for a week at a time

 

[Gdevine]

Flow is important; they should be in a moderate flow with good light. Give em some time and soon enough you'll be complaining about how huge it's grown

 

[nancymccall]

mine do the same thing. They will close up for several days and shed a thick film and open for a week or two and repeat.

 

[wilsonjr572]

Thanks to everyone for all the great info. Jim

 

[Aquarist007]

your welcome---post some pictures later as the toadstool grows

 

[Kevomac]

Someone told me years ago that you'd have to take the toadstool out of the tank, kick it around on the floor for a while, and even then it might not die!

(Don't try this at home!)