Toadstool Question
 

I have a neon green toadstool leather. I have had it in my tank since the end of September with no issue.

Starting in December (early) it closed up and shed. It opened up for a couple of weeks and then closed up and shed again. It opened up and then a couple of *days* later closed up again.

It is currently in the bottom of my tank and gets hit with a MaxiJet 1200 with a Hydor Flo attachement once per revolution (about 10sec). My tank is a 55g with T5 4x54w lighting.


Is this normal behavior?

I would redirect the maxijet some place else just to make sure. But it looks like its in the molting process. Leathers does that once in a while. Sometimes often. As long as it doesn't look like its melting with white mucus, it should be fine.

Agreed sounds normal - it should be firm to the touch. I recently transfered my reef to a new tank and the largest of my toadstools (that I've had for close to 2 years) stayed closed for nearly 3 weeks after the move. It's open now and looking as good as ever.

Good Luck.

Thanks. It is just wierd that it was fine for several months and then started to close up and shed. I will keep an eye on it.

I have been told not to move it as they get irritated. True?