One of the 7 pieces (striped mushroom) turned white , is it called "Bleached?" Should I remove it? Would it cause harm to the rest if I don't? Your advices are much appreciated.
Hi Jimmy,
Yes that is definately a sign of bleaching. Only try to remove it if it begins to slime away. Do this buy using a syphon hose or airline tube.
It usualy hapens one of three ways: Too much light, to little light, or it is severely stressed out.
What type of lighting do you have and where are they in relation to the bulbs?
They are placed under a MH at the lower portion of a 24" high 100g.
Th other 6 pieces are OK and they open wide when the light comes out.
So I'll remove it tomorrow then.
Thanks a lot!
ya don't remove it. i found a white mushroom (Ricordea) in my sump that was pure white. about a couple of weeks later it has purple tips after placing it under a MH.
josh
