Torch Corals close to surface

fishy408 · Jul 23, 2025

With my aquascape, my torch corals are 2-3 inches from the surface in the morning, and when fully expanded in the evening, the tentacles are touching the surface. (see! pic)

Does anyone have experience with this?

What are the possible cons?

What I am currently seeing as cons in the tank.

water change, skeleton not exposed to air yet, but with more vertical growth, it could be a possibility.
skeletal formation is umbrella-like. For example, A 4-5 head torch skeleton grows horizontally, sharing the same flesh band.

If this setup is unhealthy for the torch corals, which are about 80% of my corals, I might have to re-aquascape again.

Red_Beard · Jul 23, 2025

With LPS/torches, they are OK out of the water, but you have to watch out that they don't get tissue damage from their skeleton cutting into the flesh when gravity hits them. When they are out of water, but still fully puffed up, the extra water weight can be an issue putting pressure where the skeleton meets flesh. Other than that I think you should be fine, especially if it is only the polyps that brush the surface.