Torch dying?

[himynameis]

Everything else seems to be flourishing in my tank but this torch just isnt doing too well. It was gradual, no obvious signs of quick regression that I could remember. I pulled and dipped (one tiny oval opaque looking thing fell off that was attached) two days ago, remounted in the same area. Torch is only about 2 months in the tank. Mid light mid flow. Photo is basically as far as it extends now, far less than when purchased. (Phos .07, nitrates 10). I have another torch nearby in this tank that is doing just fine.

Any pointers? Still fairly new to this hobby, but I feel my parameters have been stable the last few months.

 

[Troylee]

Some are just weird like people haha! Can’t please them all! Normally too much light will keep them smaller vs long tentacles when they’re reaching for light..

 

[LiLinka]

What’s your magnesium, and ALK at?

 

[himynameis]

Might try dropping the light 10% then!

 

[himynameis]

What’s your magnesium, and ALK at?

Mag I maintain between 1350-1400. Alk stays between 7-7.5.

 

[LiLinka]

I would just move it to lower par in the tank. I like alk at 8-9 ish range

 

[himynameis]

I would just move it to lower par in the tank. I like alk at 8-9 ish range

I’ll try to get it up to 8-8.5 this week and see if it helps. Thanks!

 

[LiLinka]

I’ll try to get it up to 8-8.5 this week and see if it helps. Thanks!

No problem. Try moving to lower light. Lots of corals like zoas and plays extend their polyps when trying to capture more light. Let us know if those adjustments work!