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2ndThief 11/13/2006 03:34 PM

problem with toadstool
 
hey!

my toadstool coral had its polyps retracted for a few days and now the polyp"ish" tentacles are coming out again, only problem is, is that there is a "phlegmish" membraneous transparent layer covering it, I do not know what this is or if I should get rid of this sort of a bubble covering. There was no adhesive or epoxy used on this coral and there are no pics because my parents have the camera and they are in the dominican republic. Any ideas, advice, help, anything is appreciated! Thanks :)

aquarius77 11/13/2006 03:39 PM

leathers "shed" every so often, during that time they retract their polyps and shed some tissue.

sounds like that might be what is goin on with yours.

kau_cinta_ku 11/13/2006 03:41 PM

i agree it is shedding, make sure it has good waterflow to help remove the old skin

2ndThief 11/13/2006 03:50 PM

is this its proccess of growing larger or it just feels like having new skin? (it has good flow hitting it right now)

aquarius77 11/13/2006 03:53 PM

I belive they do this to grow.

GlobaLPimP 11/13/2006 03:58 PM

yep...mine sheds all the time and is growing really fast. You can also cut a piece off (frag) and mount it. I have done this several times...it doesn't matter what size piece - it grows fast;)

2ndThief 11/13/2006 04:05 PM

thanks you guys for such a quick response :)

aquarius77 11/13/2006 04:20 PM

How do you like that biocube?
I have the 14 gallon still in the box and i am just wondering.

JamesJR 11/13/2006 05:35 PM

Whatever you do Dont give up on it!


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