Toadstool killing Anthelia?

Mikro · 05/09/2006, 11:52 PM

Do the Toadstools put off toxins or something? I just got a Toadstool the other day (3 days ago) and now my Anthelia has gone all limp...

iCam · 05/09/2006, 11:57 PM

They can release chemicals as defense, as other corals do by stinging, overgrowing other corals, et cetera. I'm not sure if it's the reason your anthelia is reacting poorly (have you made any other changes in the tank, or tested your water?), but just in case, I would start running carbon.

jer77 · 05/10/2006, 12:43 AM

How close is the toadstool to the anthelia? It could do this but I don't think it could do this to the whole colony, maybe some of the the polyps.

Mikro · 05/10/2006, 12:47 AM

Its about two feet away

jer77 · 05/10/2006, 12:51 AM

That should be far enough away. Is it directly downstream?

Mikro · 05/10/2006, 09:21 AM

No its actually upstream

05/09/2006, 11:52 PM	#1
Mikro Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Omaha,NE U.S.A. Posts: 1,093	Toadstool killing Anthelia? Do the Toadstools put off toxins or something? I just got a Toadstool the other day (3 days ago) and now my Anthelia has gone all limp... __________________ Mikro Current Tank Info: On 12/18/04 Started 75gal. reef tank

05/10/2006, 12:43 AM	#3
jer77 Phish Lover Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,642	How close is the toadstool to the anthelia? It could do this but I don't think it could do this to the whole colony, maybe some of the the polyps. __________________ - Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD

05/10/2006, 12:47 AM	#4
Mikro Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Omaha,NE U.S.A. Posts: 1,093	Its about two feet away __________________ Mikro Current Tank Info: On 12/18/04 Started 75gal. reef tank

05/10/2006, 12:51 AM	#5
jer77 Phish Lover Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,642	That should be far enough away. Is it directly downstream? __________________ - Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD

05/10/2006, 09:21 AM	#6
Mikro Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Omaha,NE U.S.A. Posts: 1,093	No its actually upstream __________________ Mikro Current Tank Info: On 12/18/04 Started 75gal. reef tank

05/09/2006, 11:57 PM	#2
iCam Window Seat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 4,135	They can release chemicals as defense, as other corals do by stinging, overgrowing other corals, et cetera. I'm not sure if it's the reason your anthelia is reacting poorly (have you made any other changes in the tank, or tested your water?), but just in case, I would start running carbon.