Torch base cracked open when splitting

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Hi all,

My torch is doing great up until it decided to split heads, the base cracked comepletely open and from the crack some flesh is peeling out :(
It hasnt opened for a week now...

What do i do? Is this one a goner?

Params:
Alk: 7.4
Calc: ~420
Mag: ~1400
Phos: 0.03 ish - detectable on salifert test
Nit: 10

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Im affraid to frag it off the rocks, i think i will comepletely shatter the base
 

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