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Reef Discussion => Corals => Topic started by: SweetReefOH on August 06, 2018, 10:29:23

Title: Toadstool Hole
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 06, 2018, 10:29:23

I noticed a hole in my massive toadstool.  About 3” away, the outer edge is coming apart. Is something wrong with it or is it trying to split?

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Title: Re: Toadstool Hole
Post by: docsky on August 06, 2018, 10:40:48

Trying to split. When mine gets to a larger size it will frag its self this way. This can also happen if waste is allowed to settle on the crown, it can form a hole where it settles.

Title: Re: Toadstool Hole
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 06, 2018, 10:45:06

Thanks Doc! I thought that’s what it was doing cuz it’s not “rotten” looking.

What do you mean by waste? Sometimes sand gets thrown in the “bowl” by my fish, but nothing extreme.

Title: Re: Toadstool Hole
Post by: docsky on August 06, 2018, 11:52:30

By waste mean sometimes mine will collect fish poop, detritus, sand, sometimes even the shedding skin when it grows. If this stuff if not blown out by the power heads or by me with a baster then it will start to make holes in a couple days.

Title: Re: Toadstool Hole
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 06, 2018, 13:44:18

Ah, great information. Thanks!