Torch Coral Help!!!!

emsilkina · Sep 27, 2021

Please help! My torch coral started to act unusual two days ago and started to sag and lose tentacles. I have never had problems with it for the two months that I have had it and now it looks like it is dying. The water chemistry is alright though. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would really appreciate it. I have attached some photos for reference.

DJF · Sep 27, 2021

Iodine dip. Over the counter 3% iodine (ice tea consistency)

emsilkina · Sep 27, 2021

DJF said:
Iodine dip. Over the counter 3% iodine (ice tea consistency)

do you think it's a disease? or does iodine help either way?

DJF · Sep 28, 2021

Iodine is my go to for issues similar to this. My torches retract on occasion but for a couple days is longer than i would be comfortable with. If it’s dealing with a bacterial infection iodine may help. Torches can be finicky and iodine is the only thing that has reversed issues for me. Iodine/saltwater to ice tea consistency for 3ish minutes and don’t rinse, just put it back.