Toadstool trouble shedding

ReefsandGeeks · 05/07/2015, 09:17 AM

I've had a toadstool that has seemed like he's trying to shed for months now, but just can't seem to complete the task. He's got the bluish gray color all across the top part, and has been that way for probably 2-3 months, not realy sure. It's definantly tougher than it normaly would be. The polyps come out, but not very far, maybe 1/8" or so, and seems like maybe a third of them come out just enough to break the surface. Is there anything I can do to safely help him along with the shed?

Nina51 · 05/07/2015, 12:13 PM

what sort of flow is he in? they need flow to help with shedding. try moving it to a higher flow area. don't do too much experimenting, just find a spot with higher flow and leave him there. they will stay ticked off if you handle them too much.

scooter31707 · 05/07/2015, 12:21 PM

+1...

ReefsandGeeks · 05/07/2015, 12:55 PM

Thank you, I will adjust my powerheads to give him some more flow to see if that helps. Right now, I'd call it medium-low flow.

Mcgeezer · 05/07/2015, 06:19 PM

Flow is a must for shedding

OrQidz · 05/07/2015, 11:45 PM

in addition to better flow, an occasional light turkey baster-ing (I think I'm creating a verb here) to help blow stuff off helps. But only in addition to adequate flow. Mine seems to appreciate a little extra help when he starts shedding.

lilyep125 · 05/08/2015, 02:30 AM

+1 more flow. Mine sometimes takes a week or more to successfully shed but once it does it looks wayyy better than it did before

05/07/2015, 09:17 AM	#1
ReefsandGeeks Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708	Toadstool trouble shedding I've had a toadstool that has seemed like he's trying to shed for months now, but just can't seem to complete the task. He's got the bluish gray color all across the top part, and has been that way for probably 2-3 months, not realy sure. It's definantly tougher than it normaly would be. The polyps come out, but not very far, maybe 1/8" or so, and seems like maybe a third of them come out just enough to break the surface. Is there anything I can do to safely help him along with the shed?

05/07/2015, 12:13 PM	#2
Nina51 biggliest cofveve champ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 5th floor, Illinois, gewgaw expert Posts: 3,506	what sort of flow is he in? they need flow to help with shedding. try moving it to a higher flow area. don't do too much experimenting, just find a spot with higher flow and leave him there. they will stay ticked off if you handle them too much. __________________ of all the things i've lost, i miss my gary the most. Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine into your brain, and that is where crappy ideas come from. Current Tank Info: i gave my reef away and i feel like a bird out of a cage!!

05/07/2015, 12:21 PM	#3
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	+1...

05/07/2015, 12:55 PM	#4
ReefsandGeeks Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708	Thank you, I will adjust my powerheads to give him some more flow to see if that helps. Right now, I'd call it medium-low flow.

05/07/2015, 06:19 PM	#5
Mcgeezer Reef gardener Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DeLand, Florida Posts: 1,205	Flow is a must for shedding

05/07/2015, 11:45 PM	#6
OrQidz Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 825	in addition to better flow, an occasional light turkey baster-ing (I think I'm creating a verb here) to help blow stuff off helps. But only in addition to adequate flow. Mine seems to appreciate a little extra help when he starts shedding.

05/08/2015, 02:30 AM	#7
lilyep125 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 65	+1 more flow. Mine sometimes takes a week or more to successfully shed but once it does it looks wayyy better than it did before