Leather coral resurrection
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kiefers
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Ola senior Joe! Tank looks goooooood as usual. For some time I was unsure what reefers meant by waxing. I have a toadstool as well and it basically it closed up for a good period of time. Then one day HALLELUJAH!!!!
So typically how long is this waxing period? Right now my toadstool is folded up into a fist.
So typically how long is this waxing period? Right now my toadstool is folded up into a fist.
travelerjp98
Active Member
cool fish, I like them all...
spanko
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From Mr. Borneman
"Sarcophytons all shed a surface layer of dead waxy tissue from their surface. This is a regenerative action, and serves to rid the surface layers of algae and waste. Strong currents will help limit the frequency of this shedding. During such times, many people observe a sick looking and withdrawn Sarcophyton and assume that the coral is on its last leg, or that something is drastcially wrong in their tank. After the shed, however, the corals reexpand in full glory, usually larger and healthier than ever. "
In my reading the time frame for this to complete is completely dependent on the coral and the flow in the tank. If you can keep them in a higher flow tank the amount of times the will shed is drastically reduced because there is less detritus and algae accumulation.
"Sarcophytons all shed a surface layer of dead waxy tissue from their surface. This is a regenerative action, and serves to rid the surface layers of algae and waste. Strong currents will help limit the frequency of this shedding. During such times, many people observe a sick looking and withdrawn Sarcophyton and assume that the coral is on its last leg, or that something is drastcially wrong in their tank. After the shed, however, the corals reexpand in full glory, usually larger and healthier than ever. "
In my reading the time frame for this to complete is completely dependent on the coral and the flow in the tank. If you can keep them in a higher flow tank the amount of times the will shed is drastically reduced because there is less detritus and algae accumulation.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
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Originally Posted by Slice http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection#post_3408783
If I recall correctly, wasn't there an identity issue when you first received this fish?
Excellent memory my good friend you are absolutely right the fish I was originally sent was sent was not a jewel damsel
Originally Posted by Slice http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection#post_3408783
If I recall correctly, wasn't there an identity issue when you first received this fish?
Excellent memory my good friend you are absolutely right the fish I was originally sent was sent was not a jewel damsel
florida joe
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Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408791
Ola senior Joe! Tank looks goooooood as usual. For some time I was unsure what reefers meant by waxing. I have a toadstool as well and it basically it closed up for a good period of time. Then one day HALLELUJAH!!!!
So typically how long is this waxing period? Right now my toadstool is folded up into a fist.
I do not think there is a specific time frame. I think when the coral feels it has rid itself of unwanted surface irritants’ it starts to open up
Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408791
Ola senior Joe! Tank looks goooooood as usual. For some time I was unsure what reefers meant by waxing. I have a toadstool as well and it basically it closed up for a good period of time. Then one day HALLELUJAH!!!!
So typically how long is this waxing period? Right now my toadstool is folded up into a fist.
I do not think there is a specific time frame. I think when the coral feels it has rid itself of unwanted surface irritants’ it starts to open up
florida joe
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408798
From Mr. Borneman
"Sarcophytons all shed a surface layer of dead waxy tissue from their surface. This is a regenerative action, and serves to rid the surface layers of algae and waste. Strong currents will help limit the frequency of this shedding. During such times, many people observe a sick looking and withdrawn Sarcophyton and assume that the coral is on its last leg, or that something is drastcially wrong in their tank. After the shed, however, the corals reexpand in full glory, usually larger and healthier than ever. "
In my reading the time frame for this to complete is completely dependent on the coral and the flow in the tank. If you can keep them in a higher flow tank the amount of times the will shed is drastically reduced because there is less detritus and algae accumulation.
Thank you for the complement on my tank my old friend. As you very well know our tanks are forever a work in progress. Oh Henry I just received a call from Mr. Borneman . he wants you to reread page 131 seems to be something not right in your post in reference to his thoughts on waxing
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408798
From Mr. Borneman
"Sarcophytons all shed a surface layer of dead waxy tissue from their surface. This is a regenerative action, and serves to rid the surface layers of algae and waste. Strong currents will help limit the frequency of this shedding. During such times, many people observe a sick looking and withdrawn Sarcophyton and assume that the coral is on its last leg, or that something is drastcially wrong in their tank. After the shed, however, the corals reexpand in full glory, usually larger and healthier than ever. "
In my reading the time frame for this to complete is completely dependent on the coral and the flow in the tank. If you can keep them in a higher flow tank the amount of times the will shed is drastically reduced because there is less detritus and algae accumulation.
Thank you for the complement on my tank my old friend. As you very well know our tanks are forever a work in progress. Oh Henry I just received a call from Mr. Borneman . he wants you to reread page 131 seems to be something not right in your post in reference to his thoughts on waxing
spanko
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Well if his book is different than the quote above then he has contradicted his awesome self. That quote is from an article contribution he made to another site.
Here paste this into a google search
Is Leather Optional?
Go to the first link to read the quote there.
Have not looked farther down the link list, might be some interesting articles......ya think??????
Here paste this into a google search
Is Leather Optional?
Go to the first link to read the quote there.
Have not looked farther down the link list, might be some interesting articles......ya think??????
florida joe
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Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408817
Well if his book is different than the quote above then he has contradicted his awesome self. That quote is from an article contribution he made to another site.
Here paste this into a google search
Is Leather Optional?
Go to the first link to read the quote there.
Have not looked farther down the link list, might be some interesting articles......ya think?????
Seems there is a mistake in either the article or the book. The info he gives in the book states that the waxing is NOT for regeneration will check out the other articles soon
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408817
Well if his book is different than the quote above then he has contradicted his awesome self. That quote is from an article contribution he made to another site.
Here paste this into a google search
Is Leather Optional?
Go to the first link to read the quote there.
Have not looked farther down the link list, might be some interesting articles......ya think?????
Seems there is a mistake in either the article or the book. The info he gives in the book states that the waxing is NOT for regeneration will check out the other articles soon
florida joe
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Yes Henry I also cannot seem to find any info stating that waxing is a form of regeneration
BTW take a look at my new thread in the reef site
BTW take a look at my new thread in the reef site
florida joe
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Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408858
Are you talking about the one with the shrimp? If so I already have and made my comment.
yes
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408858
Are you talking about the one with the shrimp? If so I already have and made my comment.
yes
florida joe
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More pronounced polyp extension and color change today
travelerjp98
Active Member
wow.. .that's a much bigger difference in my opinion than the first 2 pics !
florida joe
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Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408863
wow.. .that's a much bigger difference in my opinion than the first 2 pics !
Wait until you see it in full bloom. Ummm I think I said the same thing to meowzers recently
Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408863
wow.. .that's a much bigger difference in my opinion than the first 2 pics !
Wait until you see it in full bloom. Ummm I think I said the same thing to meowzers recently
meowzer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408871
And from what I hear from the grape vine, she is still waiting!
I must have missed something
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387389/leather-coral-resurrection/20#post_3408871
And from what I hear from the grape vine, she is still waiting!