Toadstool fraging itself!

reefsilly · 08-08-2007, 10:28 AM

Most of the time hobbyist cut off a portion of the Coral's crown and base then attach that piece to live rock or place it on a sandy bottom.

Well as i've said before my 55gal ( and we all know the 55gal has no width to it) is to small and my quater size Toadstool frag when I got it four years ago has out grown the tank front to back.

At first I thought there was a problem with the leather as it started to produce holes within it's crown but towards the rim. As the holes became bigger and the newly open wounds began to quickly heel up I new something else was going on. The only way I can explain it is; it looks like someone has gone around the entire coral ripping (tearing) it.

I figure since the toadstool has know where else to grow it is now trying to re-populate for new growth and keep it's species alive..

I guess you can say the coral got tried of waiting and decided to frag it's self.

Thought I would share!

BigAl07 · 08-08-2007, 10:50 AM

Wow that's pretty cool. KEep us posted with pics and updates.

Allen

Cassette87 · 08-08-2007, 10:55 AM

That is really cool! Nice pictures

Can't wait to see more "after" pics

CATALYST · 08-08-2007, 10:56 AM

Mine is doing the same thing but from the base instead of the top.

sabodish · 08-08-2007, 11:37 AM

it is very common..i have had the base of many of my leathers split in half..i have also had leathers bud new heads from the stalk as well..either way, its a sign of a healthy tank...congrats.

CATALYST · 08-08-2007, 12:45 PM

Here's mine. Little thing at the base.

BigAl07 · 08-08-2007, 01:09 PM

So since we are on the topic of healthy leathers (which these apparently are VERY healthy) what do yall do special for them? Are you adding anything in your feeding regimen specifically for them?

Allen

sabodish · 08-08-2007, 01:50 PM

i never added anything..these corals are basically indestructible.

CATALYST · 08-08-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabodish

i never added anything..these corals are basically indestructible.

I concur. Mine wasn't happy with the yellow polys next to it though.

BigAl07 · 08-08-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabodish

..these corals are basically indestructible.

that makes me feel worse.. I had one go south on Me... of course it was due to a stupid sea slug that died behind the rock and NUKED my whole tank. Fortunately all I lost was the slug and leather.

Allen

geegee3 · 10-20-2007, 12:27 AM

Thanks for posting the pics. I have a toadstool that is doing the exact same thing and I was getting worried. Nice to know that is healthy!

Kerchakone · 10-20-2007, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAl07

that makes me feel worse.. I had one go south on Me... of course it was due to a stupid sea slug that died behind the rock and NUKED my whole tank. Fortunately all I lost was the slug and leather.

Allen

Yeah.... Mine's possibly still alive... Ricordias seem to be indestructable in my tank.

spanglish · 10-20-2007, 11:37 AM

Here is the "baby" that mine produced about 6 months ago.

spanglish · 10-20-2007, 11:39 AM

Here's the "mom" in a full tank shot

spanglish · 10-20-2007, 11:41 AM

Mine didn't "split" like yours. It basically grew a complete "mini" toadstool

08-08-2007, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
reefsilly Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 14 View Gallery Karma Komment	Toadstool fraging itself! Most of the time hobbyist cut off a portion of the Coral's crown and base then attach that piece to live rock or place it on a sandy bottom. Well as i've said before my 55gal ( and we all know the 55gal has no width to it) is to small and my quater size Toadstool frag when I got it four years ago has out grown the tank front to back. At first I thought there was a problem with the leather as it started to produce holes within it's crown but towards the rim. As the holes became bigger and the newly open wounds began to quickly heel up I new something else was going on. The only way I can explain it is; it looks like someone has gone around the entire coral ripping (tearing) it. I figure since the toadstool has know where else to grow it is now trying to re-populate for new growth and keep it's species alive.. I guess you can say the coral got tried of waiting and decided to frag it's self. Thought I would share!

08-08-2007, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Toadstool fraging itself! That is really cool! Nice pictures Can't wait to see more "after" pics __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

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sabodish Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: holly springs, NC Posts: 74 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Toadstool fraging itself! it is very common..i have had the base of many of my leathers split in half..i have also had leathers bud new heads from the stalk as well..either way, its a sign of a healthy tank...congrats. __________________ 180 gallon cube

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CATALYST Reef Lobster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,268 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Toadstool fraging itself! Here's mine. Little thing at the base.

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