Toadstool Leathers

[algy1943]

I have recently purchased some lovely toadstool corals, why do they fall over and not stay upright?

 

[Bifferwine]

Because they can't stand up on their own unless they are attached to something. And sometimes, when first introduced, it takes them a while to adjust. Are they already mounted on rocks? If not, you can use some fishing line and a needle to tie them down to a rock. You can also try wedging their base into a rock. They will eventually attach. It may take a little while, but eventually they should become upright.

 

[algy1943]

Because they can't stand up on their own unless they are attached to something. And sometimes, when first introduced, it takes them a while to adjust. Are they already mounted on rocks? If not, you can use some fishing line and a needle to tie them down to a rock. You can also try wedging their base into a rock. They will eventually attach. It may take a little while, but eventually they should become upright.

Hi Sarah, yes they are attached to a piece of rock, near bottom of tank and in line with a wave maker, could this be the problem too much flow?

 

[algy1943]

Because they can't stand up on their own unless they are attached to something. And sometimes, when first introduced, it takes them a while to adjust. Are they already mounted on rocks? If not, you can use some fishing line and a needle to tie them down to a rock. You can also try wedging their base into a rock. They will eventually attach. It may take a little while, but eventually they should become upright.

Also will
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attach themselves to my live rock?

 

[Smitty]

Yeah, you may have them in too much flow.

 

[yote]

Most corals dont like to blasted with strong direct flow.
Try moving them out of the direct flow and I'll bet they'll do good.