Bites on Toadstool

[Todd]

I've noticed these bites on my toadstool. I'm not sure who's doing this. My main suspects are my Lamarck Angel or my urchin. Although I've been told Lamarchs are reef safe I've had some doubt about him for awhile now. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

 

[gumbii]

sometimes when sand or detritus lands on toadstools, it causes them to rot away and melt like that... make sure it's getting plenty of flow to knock stuff off of it...

 

[lowbudget]

how big is the angel?

 

[Todd]

how big is the angel?

I'd say a bit over 3 inches.

 

[gumbii]

what corals are next to the toadstool..?

 

[Todd]

sometimes when sand or detritus lands on toadstools, it causes them to rot away and melt like that... make sure it's getting plenty of flow to knock stuff off of it...

Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep an eye out for stuff falling on it. I'll move it to a area with more flow.

 

[Todd]

what corals are next to the toadstool..?

I do have a very large bubble coral in front if it. But the "bites" are on the back. You think it could be the bubble coral? I've also seen the angel pecking on other corals but I thought it was getting food that had fallin on it.

 

[pacotender]

Is no bites they split like that I have a toadstool too check the aquarium u will find some small pieces .

 

[Bebsv]

My hippo tang munch on my toastool, and looks just like yours, Hippo tangs are not suppose to eat them but mine does, good luck with your suspect

 

[Todd]

Thanks for everyone's help. I'll keep my eye out. This angel may have to go if he is indeed the culprit.