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It does appear to be kinda shiny, how long does this waxy period last?Toadstools will develop a waxy coating on the surface, this enables the coral to shed any detritus or algae build up. During this period the coral often remains closed until the waxy coating is shed.
Double check your water chemistry though.
Increasing flow may assist the coral in shedding the coating quicker.
Yeah they do this. Usually when you have a bit of an algae issue (diatom or dino can do it). They shed their outter layer to rid themselves of any build up.It does appear to be kinda shiny, how long does this waxy period last?
Does the shedding also come with them losing some color? Mine seem to have gone from green to a bit grey-ish even though a couple of days ago it was blooming.Yeah they do this. Usually when you have a bit of an algae issue (diatom or dino can do it). They shed their outter layer to rid themselves of any build up.
They can be waxy for a week or so. Then will shed.
Turkey baster to help them remove shed and if have sensitive corals may want to suck up the shed to avoid irritation.
Some tanks have enough flow to help them but i find turkey basting the most effective.
Nothing to worry about though.