Mushroom trouble

col

Active Member
Anyone know why one mushroom from this cluster has started turning white. It isn't exactly shrivelled, but not fully opened like others. Other times it does shrivel up.
Ammonia 0
Trites 0
Trates < 5
pH 8 (a touch low)
My lighting is pretty low - 100W NO
 
I would say that it's dying! in this hobby (or as i like to
call it a dependent that as no tax credit) we can try our
very best and still get heart broken,at any given time.
some coral or fish won't make it,when another of the
same will do great.It's a beautiful work of art,when
everything is doin and lookin good,but it can all be a
very nerve racking,hair pulling thing,even for the most
experienced hobbyist.The main thing is to never give
up>
 
I would say that it's dying! in this hobby (or as i like to
call it a dependent that as no tax credit) we can try our
very best and still get heart broken,at any given time.
some coral or fish won't make it,when another of the
same will do great.It's a beautiful work of art,when
everything is doin and lookin good,but it can all be a
very nerve racking,hair pulling thing,even for the most
experienced hobbyist.The main thing is to never give
up>
 

007

Active Member
Well, based on the picture I would say that the issue is with the coral and not with the water or conditions in the tank. If it were the conditions then the other polyps would be affected as well.
IMO, I dont think that I would worry too much about it. It is only one coral on a colony of several and mushrooms reproduce at such a prolific rate that it will more than likely be replaced in no time.
On the other hand, have any of the other mushrooms done this? If so, then i would agree with the previous posts that something is irritating them.
I wouldn't worry about it . . . .
 

col

Active Member
None of the other musrooms have done this. I hope it isn't the first of many!!!
My Orange Button polyp has been harrassed by my cleaner shrimp and is not looking as happy as it was. Som of the fish are showing a bit too much interest aswell, perhaps there is food trapped or similar?
 

007

Active Member

Originally posted by Kipass4130
one day when you have a gazillion shrooms taking over your tank... you will be happy one dies on its own

Very true.
 

col

Active Member
AAArrrrggggghhhh
Now most of them are going white and shrinking. One of them is almost transpatrent.
What could it be???
Button polyps are not all opening either.
water parameters are as first post in thread.
 

col

Active Member
Nothing else near them.
I have been adding Kent Pro buffer dkh, but surely it couldn't be this?
 
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