Torch extension

[kobe6710]

Does my torch look like it is reaching for more light or receiving too much light?

First picture is from the day I put in in the tank. Thanks in advance

 

[kobe6710]

I’ll also add the water flow is the same as when it was placed

I have Aussie torches getting full extension, all other corals doing well

 

[Idech]

Where did you put it ? What height ?

 

[kobe6710]

Where did you put it ? What height ?

Medium-high

 

[Gumbies R Us]

How long have you had the torch?
Parameters?
Did you dip it?

 

[kobe6710]

How long have you had the torch?
Parameters?
Did you dip it?

Torch was dipped in hydrogen peroxide

Alkalinity - 7.2
Magnesium - 1400
Calcium - 460
Nitrate - 5
Phosphate - 0.1

I should add my alk dropped over time
from 8 to 7 as consumption rose over the past month or so, I am adjusting slowly with an auto doser

 

[Idech]

How long have you had it ? If it’s been there a while and not opening more I would try lower and see how it goes.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

I do not see ANY flesh band! That is not a good sign. They should have at least a half inch of flesh band.

 

[kobe6710]

How long have you had it ? If it’s been there a while and not opening more I would try lower and see how it goes.

It’s actually been in there for almost 4 months, and I will try lowering it thank you. Do the polyps look like they are getting too much light?

 

[Idech]

It’s actually been in there for almost 4 months, and I will try lowering it thank you. Do the polyps look like they are getting too much light?

Im not an expert but I think retracting means too much light.

 

[BryanM]

I also do not see a flesh band, and your other torches with good extension are lower, so I would lower this one and see if it reacts positively. It isn't a lot higher, but it is higher.