Toadstool coral

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  1. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hi,

    I'm getting my first toadstool coral on Friday and wanted to know if there are any good articles on best way to keep them. I have done research already but any more info would be great.....
     
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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Toadstools are very easy, just put it half way-top of the the tank, in medium-high flow and dont bother it once you get it wear it is. And you may want to start running carbon since leathers can expel some nasty stuff into the water that can hurt a few certain corals.

    And another thing, when they close and dont open for about a week or two, dont worry, it means its shedding and it will grow.
     
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  3. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    I actually just got one myself 2 days ago, it is very hardy from what I have seen. It opened within 10min of me putting it in, I have it in moderate light, moderate flow.

    heres a pic ;D
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  4. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Looks great, can't wait!
     
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  5. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks, how long should the light cycles be, at the mo mine are on 6 to 7 hours.....
     
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  6. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Keeping the MH or whatever you have for 6-8 hours is fine IMO. My MH sometimes stays on from 11am-2am(Due to me not having a timer and staying out past bedtime ;) ) But i would recommend about 6-8 hours for the best.
     
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  7. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Dude I know you got $8!
    Intermatic 734015 3 On/Off Settings per Day Timer
     
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  8. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Yes, i have $8 hahah!

    I would do that, my LFS has timers, but my corals are growing outa control and the tank is doing great. they dont seem to mind the extra light. :D
     
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  9. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Timer ordered, approx £4.00 which is near $8 I guess! God bless EBay!
     
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  10. theoak

    theoak Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Toadstool added two days ago, it's not extended it's polyps yet but they seem to be coming out more as time goes on. I have placed it near the top and it's getting medium flow. How long does it take normally to settle in? Pic attached:
     

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