Beginner coral advice

rporter996 · Mar 9, 2023

I just picked up a few corals from the LFS. Ended up getting some GSP, Clove Polyps. Toadstool leather. I did transfer everything to new frag plugs and dipped and everything. Currently the GSP, and clove Polyps are looking good. My toadstool however is looking a little funky to me and I'm just curious what you guys think as I'm new to this. It hasn't attached to the frag plugs yet I have it lightly tied down to the plug in hopes it'll eventually attached to it. I've attached a photo.

JTP424 · Mar 9, 2023

Try a photo in white light, leathers/toadstools are difficult to attach in general, looks like polyp extension so that is a plus.
If you JUST got these today, give them some time to acclimate.

rporter996 · Mar 9, 2023

I picked them up this past Saturday. Okay I'll take another picture one second.

rporter996 · Mar 9, 2023

I'm going to have to wait until I get home i took that picture this morning I didn't realize you can't control the AI prime 16hd lights over wifi. I was gonna have my GF send a picture.

PeterEde · Mar 9, 2023

I was given a leather 12 months ago and it has never opened. I get a few polyps open but never all.
Still I live in hope.

rporter996 · Mar 9, 2023

PeterEde said:
I was given a leather 12 months ago and it has never opened. I get a few polyps open but never all.
Still I live in hope.

Well that's reassuring haha

rporter996 · Mar 9, 2023

Here's a photo in white light.

rporter996 · Mar 10, 2023

JTP424 said:
Try a photo in white light, leathers/toadstools are difficult to attach in general, looks like polyp extension so that is a plus.
If you JUST got these today, give them some time to acclimate.

I've posted a new photo does this toadstool look good to you? its still just floating above the piece of rumble rock however im hoping it grabs on soon.

Jekyl · Mar 10, 2023

DO NOT allow GSP to be within 5" of your main structure. It's a vile weed that should be burned or dipped in acid.

JTP424 · Mar 10, 2023

rporter996 said:
I've posted a new photo does this toadstool look good to you? its still just floating above the piece of rumble rock however im hoping it grabs on soon.

You need to make sure the base flesh of it is touching the rock for it to adhere.

rporter996 · Mar 10, 2023

JTP424 said:
You need to make sure the base flesh of it is touching the rock for it to adhere.

Ahh alright Ill have to tie it down a little tighter then.

Jekyl · Mar 10, 2023

rporter996 said:
Ahh alright Ill have to tie it down a little tighter then.

Trust me... if that starts growing it will be the worst thing to happen to your tank. You have to get it segregated otherwise you can kiss having other coral goodbye.

JTP424 · Mar 10, 2023

Jekyl said:
Trust me... if that starts growing it will be the worst thing to happen to your tank. You have to get it segregated otherwise you can kiss having other coral goodbye.

I think he's talking about the toadstool, not the GSP.

Jekyl · Mar 10, 2023

JTP424 said:
I think he's talking about the toadstool, not the GSP.

Ahh.... my mistake. I get a little over excited trying to get people not to live through my nightmare.

JTP424 · Mar 10, 2023

Jekyl said:
Ahh.... my mistake. I get a little over excited trying to get people not to live through my nightmare.

Reasonable with GSP

rporter996 · Mar 10, 2023

Jekyl said:
Trust me... if that starts growing it will be the worst thing to happen to your tank. You have to get it segregated otherwise you can kiss having other coral goodbye.

I'm talking about the toadstool. The GSP is on a separate rock. I've heard some people's stories lol.

dedragon · Mar 10, 2023

Jekyl said:
DO NOT allow GSP to be within 5" of your main structure. It's a vile weed that should be burned or dipped in acid.

lol, I feel the same thing about xenia

DothanReefer · Mar 10, 2023

dedragon said:
lol, I feel the same thing about xenia

Lol, neither compare to the horror of purple clove polyps. What a nightmare. Basically a full rescape with new sand is required...and even then, there's a chance u don't get every little piece out. Worst "coral" on Earth imo. Lol.

rporter996 · Mar 10, 2023

DothanReefer said:
Lol, neither compare to the horror of purple clove polyps. What a nightmare. Basically a full rescape with new sand is required...and even then, there's a chance u don't get every little piece out. Worst "coral" on Earth imo. Lol.

Really I hadn't heard that about cloves only gsp and xenia. The cloves look so good though lol