Torch "oozing" brown stringy stuff

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Ok so I googled this and the 2 most common results are that it's expelling zooxanthella and or poopin. Has me worried as I've never seen it do this in the 4 months I've had it. I haven't changed lighting intensity or moved it recently. I just added a Royal Gramma that's taken up residence nearby and has kicked up some sand around the torch. That's the only change I can account for. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thx
 
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Here's a poc..
 

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Its hard to say with the pix. It could be just poop. How often do you feed? It is not the fish so no worry there. Mine poop a day or so after i feed them. After that length of time if it was lighting it may have shown some stress before now. Hopefully it will be normal in a day or so but if not. Post your water perimeters. There are several things other than light that can cause zooxanthellae loss.
 

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