Whats wrong with Toadstool?

ramtmac · 11/16/2010, 11:26 PM

It has looked great for over a year, growing and no problems.
It progressed about 3 days ago from 1st pic to 2nd pic (today). Perking up a bit with a few "polyps" out every once in a while during the day.

I dont know what the white spots are on it or why its just won't hold its structure or extend all of its polyps. Any suggestions would be helpful!

125g DT, Sump w/ Chaeto, t5 lighting; ES100 Skimmer;
Salinity 1.025-1.026 per hydrometer; ph 7.8-8.2 I haven't ever had any problems; No3 10; NO2 0; NH4 0; Mg 1380

Thanks!

rcoughtrey · 11/16/2010, 11:40 PM

I could be wrong here, but i had a similar issue with my toadstool. It went a pale white and none of the polyps out. I was told that they can sometimes do this when they shred for new stronger growth. My came back darker and more healthier after a few days.

As I said i'm no expert.

Good luck

ramtmac · 11/16/2010, 11:58 PM

Its been a couple of days and has progressively gotten worse that's why I'm a bit worried

Michael · 11/17/2010, 12:02 AM

Could be due to several reasons.

basically it could be due to skin shedding, or a chemical attack from another soft coral close to it, or water quality, they are vertually indestructable though, please don't panic, I have witnessed the same with mine dozens of times over the years, just keep an eye on water quality, and run some carbon and it will soon perk up.

Mylilreef · 11/17/2010, 12:11 AM

it is quite normal for toadstools to "shrink up" and have no polyp extension for a few days sometimes even a week. in all actuality it is good thing and shows your specimen is in good health. it will shed a mucus layer to get rid of any crud that might get built up. all of mine do this about every 6 weeks or so.

i wouldn't be too concerned. should bounce back in a couple of days.

ramtmac · 11/17/2010, 12:28 AM

Oh ok. What about the white dots/bumps?

Michael · 11/17/2010, 01:23 AM

theres nothing in the second picture that suggests its doing anything but sulking or shredding skin, no problem IMO, just keep water quality up to scratch and it will recover.

The only other thing which can make them sulk apart from what we have already told you is some shrooms don't like it when they first get exposed to some phos medias.

TRENT_G · 11/17/2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcoughtrey

I could be wrong here, but i had a similar issue with my toadstool. It went a pale white and none of the polyps out. I was told that they can sometimes do this when they shred for new stronger growth. My came back darker and more healthier after a few days.

As I said i'm no expert.

Good luck

^^^^Same here, probably just shedding. Mine took 2 weeks to come back.

ramtmac · 11/17/2010, 01:52 AM

oh okay thanks! I wasn't worried the first day, but it continued thats why I posted.
Thanks for reassuring me that its not a big deal!

Jstdv8 · 11/17/2010, 02:20 AM

I think its called waxing, could be wrong

Chris27 · 11/17/2010, 06:58 AM

Keep an eye on it, if it starts to develop a jelly like substance on the affected part you'll need to take quick action to save it.

saltymight · 11/17/2010, 07:04 AM

I have a toadstool, and my LFS said to make sure you have good flow on it to help get its skin off when it does shed.

11/17/2010, 12:02 AM	#4
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	Could be due to several reasons. basically it could be due to skin shedding, or a chemical attack from another soft coral close to it, or water quality, they are vertually indestructable though, please don't panic, I have witnessed the same with mine dozens of times over the years, just keep an eye on water quality, and run some carbon and it will soon perk up. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

11/17/2010, 12:11 AM	#5
Mylilreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 304	it is quite normal for toadstools to "shrink up" and have no polyp extension for a few days sometimes even a week. in all actuality it is good thing and shows your specimen is in good health. it will shed a mucus layer to get rid of any crud that might get built up. all of mine do this about every 6 weeks or so. i wouldn't be too concerned. should bounce back in a couple of days. __________________ -Cory Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef (upgrading to 150g Tall), 30g Long w/softies(soon to be a sump for the 150g), 20g Tall mixed, 5g w/softies, 10g quarantine that somehow turned into another softy tank

11/17/2010, 01:23 AM	#7
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	theres nothing in the second picture that suggests its doing anything but sulking or shredding skin, no problem IMO, just keep water quality up to scratch and it will recover. The only other thing which can make them sulk apart from what we have already told you is some shrooms don't like it when they first get exposed to some phos medias. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

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11/16/2010, 11:40 PM	#2
rcoughtrey Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 168	I could be wrong here, but i had a similar issue with my toadstool. It went a pale white and none of the polyps out. I was told that they can sometimes do this when they shred for new stronger growth. My came back darker and more healthier after a few days. As I said i'm no expert. Good luck

11/16/2010, 11:58 PM	#3
ramtmac Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 407	Its been a couple of days and has progressively gotten worse that's why I'm a bit worried

11/17/2010, 12:28 AM	#6
ramtmac Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 407	Oh ok. What about the white dots/bumps?

11/17/2010, 01:52 AM	#9
ramtmac Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 407	oh okay thanks! I wasn't worried the first day, but it continued thats why I posted. Thanks for reassuring me that its not a big deal!

11/17/2010, 02:20 AM	#10
Jstdv8 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 1,420	I think its called waxing, could be wrong

11/17/2010, 06:58 AM	#11
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	Keep an eye on it, if it starts to develop a jelly like substance on the affected part you'll need to take quick action to save it.

11/17/2010, 07:04 AM	#12
saltymight Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clay, Ny Posts: 860	I have a toadstool, and my LFS said to make sure you have good flow on it to help get its skin off when it does shed.