Torch coral reproduction Q

[authentic]

I had a torch coral that died about 6 mo ago,I just noticed a baby on my rocks,how do torches reproduce?

 

[helen ann]

Hi!
Found this article for you ... pretty good read.:)
http://www.themandaringarden.com/torch-coral.html

Excerpt ...
Natural reproduction will occur for torch corals if they are well-maintained. It will need sufficient minerals to allow it to build new skeleton. It will need proper light and waterflow. Supplement feeding will accelerate the coral growth. When satisfied, the torch coral will expand itself by growing new heads off its base, known as "budding". Reproduction can also occur when female and male colonies release eggs and sperm into the water column. However, this way is less likely to occur since you would need multiple colonies.

 

[authentic]

Thank you,but what I find interesting is that it appeared off the skeleton on the other side of my tank

 

[helen ann]

Thank you,but what I find interesting is that it appeared off the skeleton on the other side of my tank

hmmmmm, sorry, don't have one so don't have much experience.:rolleyes:
Hopefully someone with experience will chime in :)

 

[stevo01]

That would imply the second form or reproduction which is sexually, just unlikely if your mother torch had died. Maybe it was a last ditch effort In its own fight for survival. Any rate congrats! Consider it a second chance :)

 

[tj w]

Pics of the baby?

 

[iLLwiLL]

Sounds like a polyp bailout. the last bit of life bailed from the skeleton to try and save itself.