Beginner coral advice

[rporter996]

I just picked up a few corals from the LFS. Ended up getting some GSP, Clove Polyps. Toadstool leather. I did transfer everything to new frag plugs and dipped and everything. Currently the GSP, and clove Polyps are looking good. My toadstool however is looking a little funky to me and I'm just curious what you guys think as I'm new to this. It hasn't attached to the frag plugs yet I have it lightly tied down to the plug in hopes it'll eventually attached to it. I've attached a photo.

 

[JTP424]

Try a photo in white light, leathers/toadstools are difficult to attach in general, looks like polyp extension so that is a plus.
If you JUST got these today, give them some time to acclimate.

 

[rporter996]

I picked them up this past Saturday. Okay I'll take another picture one second.

 

[rporter996]

I'm going to have to wait until I get home i took that picture this morning I didn't realize you can't control the AI prime 16hd lights over wifi. I was gonna have my GF send a picture.

 

[PeterEde]

I was given a leather 12 months ago and it has never opened. I get a few polyps open but never all.
Still I live in hope.

 

[rporter996]

I was given a leather 12 months ago and it has never opened. I get a few polyps open but never all.
Still I live in hope.

Well that's reassuring haha

 

[rporter996]

Here's a photo in white light.

 

[rporter996]

Try a photo in white light, leathers/toadstools are difficult to attach in general, looks like polyp extension so that is a plus.
If you JUST got these today, give them some time to acclimate.

I've posted a new photo does this toadstool look good to you? its still just floating above the piece of rumble rock however im hoping it grabs on soon.

 

[Jekyl]

DO NOT allow GSP to be within 5" of your main structure. It's a vile weed that should be burned or dipped in acid.

 

[JTP424]

I've posted a new photo does this toadstool look good to you? its still just floating above the piece of rumble rock however im hoping it grabs on soon.

You need to make sure the base flesh of it is touching the rock for it to adhere.

 

[rporter996]

You need to make sure the base flesh of it is touching the rock for it to adhere.

Ahh alright Ill have to tie it down a little tighter then.

 

[Jekyl]

Ahh alright Ill have to tie it down a little tighter then.

Trust me... if that starts growing it will be the worst thing to happen to your tank. You have to get it segregated otherwise you can kiss having other coral goodbye.

 

[JTP424]

Trust me... if that starts growing it will be the worst thing to happen to your tank. You have to get it segregated otherwise you can kiss having other coral goodbye.

I think he's talking about the toadstool, not the GSP.

 

[Jekyl]

I think he's talking about the toadstool, not the GSP.

Ahh.... my mistake. I get a little over excited trying to get people not to live through my nightmare.

 

[JTP424]

Ahh.... my mistake. I get a little over excited trying to get people not to live through my nightmare.

Reasonable with GSP

 

[rporter996]

Trust me... if that starts growing it will be the worst thing to happen to your tank. You have to get it segregated otherwise you can kiss having other coral goodbye.

I'm talking about the toadstool. The GSP is on a separate rock. I've heard some people's stories lol.

 

[dedragon]

DO NOT allow GSP to be within 5" of your main structure. It's a vile weed that should be burned or dipped in acid.

lol, I feel the same thing about xenia

 

[DothanReefer]

lol, I feel the same thing about xenia

Lol, neither compare to the horror of purple clove polyps. What a nightmare. Basically a full rescape with new sand is required...and even then, there's a chance u don't get every little piece out. Worst "coral" on Earth imo. Lol.

 

[rporter996]

Lol, neither compare to the horror of purple clove polyps. What a nightmare. Basically a full rescape with new sand is required...and even then, there's a chance u don't get every little piece out. Worst "coral" on Earth imo. Lol.

Really I hadn't heard that about cloves only gsp and xenia. The cloves look so good though lol

 

[DothanReefer]

Really I hadn't heard that about cloves only gsp and xenia. The cloves look so good though lol

There are many kinds of "cloves"....the ones you have purchased are not what I'm talking about.