Torch Corals Touching Each Other

[tirish]

Just recently purchased a Holy Grail torch and a Dragon Torch. Can these two be close together where they are touching without harming each other? I also have a frogspawn, duncan and GSP. Redoing my aquascape and not really sure what can touch and what cant touch each other. Thanks!

 

[rayadog]

They should be okay to brush each other and nothing else.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

The best rule of thumb is to assume nothing can touch. I believe torch's are one of the few exceptions, but I assume you want your corals to grow? They should be given a few inches of space to grow IMO.

 

[rayadog]

^more precise. Brush but they will want their own space to grow

 

[tirish]

Thanks. Yes I’d like them to grow. I will give them space to allow for growth.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Mine are all close together with a bit of space. They all brush on each other with the water movement.

 

[Asm481]

Torch can touch torch but not the frogspawn or octo or hammer.

 

[VintageReefer]

 

[whalewhalewhale]

I've placed torches a little too close to eachother once, and the bigger one sort of "shaded" and bothered the other to the point where it started to shrink.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Do you have photos?

 

[BryanM]

Mine are all close together with a bit of space. They all brush on each other with the water movement.

Do you do anything to try and prevent BJD?

 

[BryanM]

My opinion has changed on this topic for two reasons.

1). I had a torch garden, all pretty close, one torch got BJD, all torches got it because they were touching.
2). When I changed to more space they grew a lot faster.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Do you do anything to try and prevent BJD?

I have not and fortunately haven't had an issue, but will keep your experience with BJD in mind. Thanks.