Toadstool help

[Gboy66]

Hey guys, bought this recently. I was wondering what this green stuff was on it. It hasnt opened really, and i was wondering if i should move it? Any recommended spots for this type of coral? My lighting is 2 bulb PC btw

 

[mr_X]

hard to say. medium light and flow would be my suggestion. I can't see it in the tank pic. Where is it? Is that it on the very top? if so, I'd move it down to about mid level.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Thanks for the response! It opened up a few times, but hasent opened in a few days. And it is on the left side near the powerhead, but the powerhead is farther back. It does get a good amout of flow... Maybe too much?

 

[mr_X]

If the power head is pointed directly toward it, it may be stressing it.
You want the polyps to jiggle every so often but not be in a constant flow.
here is a video of my new tank. You can see the long polyp toadstool in the beginning.....

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Alright thanks mr. X. So we should move it right? Where do you think it should go? Hopefully the tank shot is ok, i will attatch another. What do you think the green stuff is? Bleaching?

 

[mr_X]

The green stuff is algae growing on it. I would move either it, or the power head.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Oh we will move it.. But where to? Any ideas? Lower, higher?

 

[mr_X]

I would probably try it lower, in an area of random or moderate flow.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Alright will do! Thanks!

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Alright i moved it and now it looks worse...

 

[Sniperhank]

Well you just moved it so of course it does. Just let it sit for awhile and see how it does. It should perk up.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Ya thanks! It has gotten wider, but it is leaning....?

 

[Sniperhank]

Its ok, they do that.

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

Thanks for the help!!! I was scared..