Receding Torch Coral Huge Help needed

Vgyoung · 02/12/2016, 12:28 PM

I've had this Torch coral for nearly a year, and honestly it's been doing more than great. I got it with 2 heads, and just recently both of those heads is splitting into another head, so i was more than ecstatic to have 4 torch babies

After some observations I've noticed a slight recession in the base of the heads. Nothing has been altered to the tank (I.E. Flow or lighting) If something is wrong I really want to help out my Torch Any help will be appreciated
Params are:

Nitrates:Undetectable
Phosphates:less than .02
Calcium: 460
Alk: 8.7
Mag:1360
Salinity:1.026
Temp:79-81 range
PH 8.2

I have a kessil on the tank that reaches a max of about 70% I apologize for phone quality pictures
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Sk8r · 02/12/2016, 03:16 PM

Only thing I can think of chemically is that you're running at the high end of the range in all parameters. I've had good success with euphyllias just a tick lower, at 420, 8.3, 1350 and 1.025. Can't speak to the lighting: no expert in that.

Scorpius · 02/13/2016, 12:07 AM

Your tank parameters run close to mine. Which Kessil do you have? I run my A360's no higher than 30% color and 35% intensity and my Electric Green Torch is doing great.

02/12/2016, 12:28 PM	#1
Vgyoung Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 333	Receding Torch Coral Huge Help needed I've had this Torch coral for nearly a year, and honestly it's been doing more than great. I got it with 2 heads, and just recently both of those heads is splitting into another head, so i was more than ecstatic to have 4 torch babies After some observations I've noticed a slight recession in the base of the heads. Nothing has been altered to the tank (I.E. Flow or lighting) If something is wrong I really want to help out my Torch Any help will be appreciated Params are: Nitrates:Undetectable Phosphates:less than .02 Calcium: 460 Alk: 8.7 Mag:1360 Salinity:1.026 Temp:79-81 range PH 8.2 I have a kessil on the tank that reaches a max of about 70% I apologize for phone quality pictures http://prnt.sc/a2em7g http://prnt.sc/a2enhs http://prnt.sc/a2epgs http://prnt.sc/a2epuv

02/12/2016, 03:16 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Only thing I can think of chemically is that you're running at the high end of the range in all parameters. I've had good success with euphyllias just a tick lower, at 420, 8.3, 1350 and 1.025. Can't speak to the lighting: no expert in that. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/13/2016, 12:07 AM	#3
Scorpius Stick Head Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,208	Your tank parameters run close to mine. Which Kessil do you have? I run my A360's no higher than 30% color and 35% intensity and my Electric Green Torch is doing great. __________________ Current Tank 65gal DSA rimless. Vortech MP-10 x4 Vectra M1. Kessil A360we x3 4-24in T5's. BRS 2 part LPS/SPS mixed reef. Will do ______ for Acropora.