Torch Coral Help!!!!

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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.

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

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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.
 

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Coral dip like revive saved my torch once. Looked like this but opened after the dip.
 

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