Extend Mushrooms

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by el negro, Nov 18, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. el negro

    el negro Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2011
    Messages:
    28
    What do some of my mushrooms extend themselfves upwards and not lay flat which they didn't do before.
     
    el negro, Nov 18, 2011
    el negro, Nov 18, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    4,053
    Location:
    Greenville, SC
    It could have something to do with feeding.
     
    sticksmith23, Nov 18, 2011
    sticksmith23, Nov 18, 2011
    #2
  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2008
    Messages:
    3,153
    Location:
    St. Louis
    reaching for light
     
    schackmel, Nov 18, 2011
    schackmel, Nov 18, 2011
    #3
  4. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,818
    Their getting themselves higher up to recieve more light. This happens with mushrooms that are in crevices or mushrooms that are not getting enough light. I have also seen zoas and palys extend to get more light.
     
    JJL, Nov 18, 2011
    JJL, Nov 18, 2011
    #4
  5. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    4,053
    Location:
    Greenville, SC
    Mine have done that, but they didn't stay that way. Do they extend then completely close up, or just stay extended? If they just stay extended, then try putting them in a low flow area higher in your tank. Move them up slowly so they can get used to the higher levels of light.
     
    sticksmith23, Nov 18, 2011
    sticksmith23, Nov 18, 2011
    #5
  6. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    4,053
    Location:
    Greenville, SC
    Did you ever figure what the problem was? Just curious.
     
    sticksmith23, Nov 28, 2011
    sticksmith23, Nov 28, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. el negro

    el negro Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2011
    Messages:
    28
    Yes I did, I moved them not far from where they were and the next day the did not extend. I don't know why because all of my mushrooms are pretty much in the same area of the tank located at the top.I really can't say why they where extending and now they are not.I also have some of my mushrooms placed on the bottom of the tank and they seem fine.
     
    el negro, Nov 28, 2011
    el negro, Nov 28, 2011
    #7
  8. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    4,053
    Location:
    Greenville, SC
    I guess some are just more particular then others. I have the same issue though honestly. Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason lol. I'm just glad that you got it all figured out.
     
    sticksmith23, Nov 28, 2011
    sticksmith23, Nov 28, 2011
    #8
  9. el negro

    el negro Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2011
    Messages:
    28
    Extended Mushrooms

    Ok thanks,now I have to found out why one of my button polyps stop opening fully, any Idaes on this one ?
     
    el negro, Nov 28, 2011
    el negro, Nov 28, 2011
    #9
  10. 55gfowlr

    55gfowlr Zoanthid

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,107
    Location:
    Daytona Florida
    How old are your lights? Once your lights reach their life capacity (even though they are still putting off what you and me clearly see as plenty of light) they will have adverse effects on the creatures that depend on that constant source of energy. Imagine if you, within the course of a year, went from 3 meals a day in January, to 2 meals per day in August, and by November were only eating one meal a day. If you haven't changed anything in the tank and suddenly everything is reaching skyward, this would be the direction I'd look at. (Also, if there is any salt splash on your bulbs, this can clearly spread your spectrum too far for anything at the bottom of the water. Fresh RO water will clean that up nicely)
     
    55gfowlr, Nov 28, 2011
    55gfowlr, Nov 28, 2011
    #10
Page 1 of 2