jerryatrick
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The guy at the LFS told me that it was a leather umbrella but I when I do research I don't think it looks like one.
Identify this leather
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reefforbrains
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Toadstool Leather
A happy one. Give some decent flow so it can shed from time to time. Looks good.
A happy one. Give some decent flow so it can shed from time to time. Looks good.
paintballer768
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Yea toadstool, and theres some bubble algae on the bottom of that rock. I would take it out for a minute and just pick those right off.
jerryatrick
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Originally Posted by paintballer768
http:///forum/post/2638787
Yea toadstool, and theres some bubble algae on the bottom of that rock. I would take it out for a minute and just pick those right off.
I am going to take them out right now. They came with the rock/leather. Is bubble algae bad or is it something that spreads quickly?
http:///forum/post/2638787
Yea toadstool, and theres some bubble algae on the bottom of that rock. I would take it out for a minute and just pick those right off.
I am going to take them out right now. They came with the rock/leather. Is bubble algae bad or is it something that spreads quickly?
tankgeeks
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just for your information....it was reccomended to take the whole piece out when removing them b/c if they pop under water they will release a bunch of algae spores....when possible to to remove them without popping them.... if you care to research more on them, look for information on "valonia"
jerryatrick
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Originally Posted by Tankgeeks
http:///forum/post/2638990
just for your information....it was reccomended to take the whole piece out when removing them b/c if they pop under water they will release a bunch of algae spores....when possible to to remove them without popping them.... if you care to research more on them, look for information on "valonia"
Thanks for the advice. I figured that from the first response but I was planning on just scraping them off while the rock was in the water. I will take it out and scrape it off.
Will algae eating fish eat these? Is it good algae for them?
http:///forum/post/2638990
just for your information....it was reccomended to take the whole piece out when removing them b/c if they pop under water they will release a bunch of algae spores....when possible to to remove them without popping them.... if you care to research more on them, look for information on "valonia"
Thanks for the advice. I figured that from the first response but I was planning on just scraping them off while the rock was in the water. I will take it out and scrape it off.
Will algae eating fish eat these? Is it good algae for them?
jerryatrick
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Since the toadstool is on the rock, how long can I leave the rock and toadstool out of water? And as far as the removal of the bubbles, a razor blade?
reefforbrains
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Wont hurt it to be out of water for such a short time.
Sounds strange but you want to sort of bother the toad so it pulls back in its feelers and THEN remove it for the cleaning of algae.
Shouldn't take long to clean the algae. But if it makes you feel better to keep it submerged, than you can put some tank water into a small bucket. Transfer the specimen into the bucket and clean it there. Just put back into tank when finished.
Sounds strange but you want to sort of bother the toad so it pulls back in its feelers and THEN remove it for the cleaning of algae.
Shouldn't take long to clean the algae. But if it makes you feel better to keep it submerged, than you can put some tank water into a small bucket. Transfer the specimen into the bucket and clean it there. Just put back into tank when finished.
jerryatrick
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Originally Posted by ReefForBrains
http:///forum/post/2639057
Wont hurt it to be out of water for such a short time.
Sounds strange but you want to sort of bother the toad so it pulls back in its feelers and THEN remove it for the cleaning of algae.
Shouldn't take long to clean the algae. But if it makes you feel better to keep it submerged, than you can put some tank water into a small bucket. Transfer the specimen into the bucket and clean it there. Just put back into tank when finished.
I took it out of the water for 3 mins and scraped off the bubble algae. Having it out of the water for that short period of time shouldn't kill it, right? Next time I will fill up a bucket with my DT water and place the toadstool in it. Thanks
http:///forum/post/2639057
Wont hurt it to be out of water for such a short time.
Sounds strange but you want to sort of bother the toad so it pulls back in its feelers and THEN remove it for the cleaning of algae.
Shouldn't take long to clean the algae. But if it makes you feel better to keep it submerged, than you can put some tank water into a small bucket. Transfer the specimen into the bucket and clean it there. Just put back into tank when finished.
I took it out of the water for 3 mins and scraped off the bubble algae. Having it out of the water for that short period of time shouldn't kill it, right? Next time I will fill up a bucket with my DT water and place the toadstool in it. Thanks
reefforbrains
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Yep. Razor, or even your fingers. Most bubble algae will come off whole. They feel like small marbles to the touch and wont hurt you. Most folks just do it by hand.
reefforbrains
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your quick.
No it should not harm the coral. As a rule anything over one minute I break into segements when working on corals out of water.
No it should not harm the coral. As a rule anything over one minute I break into segements when working on corals out of water.
jerryatrick
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Originally Posted by ReefForBrains
http:///forum/post/2639070
your quick.
No it should not harm the coral. As a rule anything over one minute I break into segements when working on corals out of water.
Thanks ReefForBrains... Here is a picture now. Amazing what a little stress can do.
http:///forum/post/2639070
your quick.
No it should not harm the coral. As a rule anything over one minute I break into segements when working on corals out of water.
Thanks ReefForBrains... Here is a picture now. Amazing what a little stress can do.
jerryatrick
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Originally Posted by JerryAtrick
http:///forum/post/2639085
Thanks ReefForBrains... Here is a picture now. Amazing what a little stress can do.
I missed a piece of bubble alage as well too... That will come off tomorrow.
http:///forum/post/2639085
Thanks ReefForBrains... Here is a picture now. Amazing what a little stress can do.
I missed a piece of bubble alage as well too... That will come off tomorrow.
jerryatrick
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20 minutes back in and all is good
lion_crazz
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Very nice looking leather!
Good thing you got rid of that bubble algae. It can be such a pain to get rid of.
Good thing you got rid of that bubble algae. It can be such a pain to get rid of.
msjenn1979
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Love the leathers - just wait till yours get to this size!
reefkprz
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Originally Posted by JerryAtrick
http:///forum/post/2638775
The guy at the LFS told me that it was a leather umbrella but I when I do research I don't think it looks like one.
Sarcophyton ehrenbergi
AKA starry night toadstool. given plenty of light the tips of the tentacles will turn bright white and the body and strands of the tentacles will be brown.
http:///forum/post/2638775
The guy at the LFS told me that it was a leather umbrella but I when I do research I don't think it looks like one.
Sarcophyton ehrenbergi
reefereric
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I'm very partial to leathers... That one has a great shape to it! And most definitely it is happy!
jerryatrick
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Saw a leather the other day at my LFS that was the size of a basketball. I guess my tank will have to make room for it.
BTW, does anyone spot feed their leathers?
BTW, does anyone spot feed their leathers?