Torch, GSP, Zoas partially closed/closed

[olaywolay]

Hi all, wondering if anyone could help me?
recently noticed my torch, gsp and zoas closing or being partially closed, all of which ive seen perfectly fine.

recently been dealing with an algae problem, on back glass rocks, of which ive had to turkey bast off of some of the frags, otherwise the rest of my tank seems to be doing well?

I will put my light schedule below, using the popbloom rl90, and pictures of said corals, please help! thankyou

Sal- 1.025
Phos- 0.1-0.25
Alk-9.9-10.2
Mag-1260
Nitr-10-25
Calc-420

 

[olaywolay]

Hi all, wondering if anyone could help me?
recently noticed my torch, gsp and zoas closing or being partially closed, all of which ive seen perfectly fine.

recently been dealing with an algae problem, on back glass rocks, of which ive had to turkey bast off of some of the frags, otherwise the rest of my tank seems to be doing well?

I will put my light schedule below, using the popbloom rl90, and pictures of said corals, please help! thankyou

Sal- 1.025
Phos- 0.1-0.25
Alk-9.9-10.2
Mag-1260
Nitr-10-25
Calc-420

heres light schedule forgot to post

 

[ya_boii]

Did you change the lighting recently? That will make them mad. Any other recent changes to the tank? Those are usually to blame. If not, then I would worry about other things in the water

 

[olaywolay]

Did you change the lighting recently? That will make them mad. Any other recent changes to the tank? Those are usually to blame. If not, then I would worry about other things in the water

recently changed filtration, and only altered the lighting schedule, kinda worried its to do with the algae, would you say the tank looks in a bad state? also are parameters alright?

 

[ya_boii]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

 

[olaywolay]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

was using fluval u2 which is an in tank filter, decided to upgrade to the fluval 107 to get more flow and all in all better filtration

edit: did add my old filter media as of course didnt want to cause a mini cycle and tank was filled early december time

 

[BioChris]

How do you measure your salinity?

 

[ya_boii]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

was using fluval u2 which is an in tank filter, decided to upgrade to the fluval 107 to get more flow and all in all better filtration

Gotcha. That can reset a lot of filtering capacity, depending on if you reused filter media or not. Sometimes, it's really just waiting for the filter to break in.

With canisters, do make sure you clean it out (just swish water in it and dump, no need to deep deep clean) every so often so it doesn't turn into a nitrate factory. 4-6 weeks is a good period.

Also, the torch looks a little ticked about light, but it's tissue isn't receding, so it just needs a few days to come back

 

[olaywolay]

How do you measure your salinity?

i use a refractometer, callibrating it every so often via callibration fluid, also had it tested a couple weeks ago at the LFS and same result, i do keep it stable

 

[olaywolay]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

was using fluval u2 which is an in tank filter, decided to upgrade to the fluval 107 to get more flow and all in all better filtration

Gotcha. That can reset a lot of filtering capacity, depending on if you reused filter media or not. Sometimes, it's really just waiting for the filter to break in.

With canisters, do make sure you clean it out (just swish water in it and dump, no need to deep deep clean) every so often so it doesn't turn into a nitrate factory. 4-6 weeks is a good period.

Also, the torch looks a little ticked about light, but it's tissue isn't receding, so it just needs a few days to come back

should i just leave everything as it is right now? got a zoa garden rock on the way but id rather wait to stick everything down and wait for everything to make a recovery

 

[BioChris]

What calibration fluid? If it’s not Randy’s DIY calibration solution, id start there. Also, it’s not uncommon for LFS to run incorrect salinity.

 

[ya_boii]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

was using fluval u2 which is an in tank filter, decided to upgrade to the fluval 107 to get more flow and all in all better filtration

Gotcha. That can reset a lot of filtering capacity, depending on if you reused filter media or not. Sometimes, it's really just waiting for the filter to break in.

With canisters, do make sure you clean it out (just swish water in it and dump, no need to deep deep clean) every so often so it doesn't turn into a nitrate factory. 4-6 weeks is a good period.

Also, the torch looks a little ticked about light, but it's tissue isn't receding, so it just needs a few days to come back

should i just leave everything as it is right now? got a zoa garden rock on the way but id rather wait to stick everything down and wait for everything to make a recovery

Yeah. I'd just make your adjustments and give it time. It's better for them to adjust to new locations once than twice, but that's my take. Waiting for them to happy up again before moving or something isn't a bad plan

 

[olaywolay]

What calibration fluid? If it’s not Randy’s DIY calibration solution, id start there. Also, it’s not uncommon for LFS to run incorrect salinity.

i mix my own saltwater, not a clue actually what callibration fluid it is, any reason as to why you ask? just wondering, both mine and the LFS’s readings did match up so i can imagine its pretty spot on

 

[olaywolay]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

was using fluval u2 which is an in tank filter, decided to upgrade to the fluval 107 to get more flow and all in all better filtration

Gotcha. That can reset a lot of filtering capacity, depending on if you reused filter media or not. Sometimes, it's really just waiting for the filter to break in.

With canisters, do make sure you clean it out (just swish water in it and dump, no need to deep deep clean) every so often so it doesn't turn into a nitrate factory. 4-6 weeks is a good period.

Also, the torch looks a little ticked about light, but it's tissue isn't receding, so it just needs a few days to come back

should i just leave everything as it is right now? got a zoa garden rock on the way but id rather wait to stick everything down and wait for everything to make a recovery

Yeah. I'd just make your adjustments and give it time. It's better for them to adjust to new locations once than twice, but that's my take. Waiting for them to happy up again before moving or something isn't a bad plan

thankyou very much for your help!! put my mind at ease, would you also say the torch looks alright otherwise, sounds bad but id rather lose everything else than the torch just because its definitely one of my favourites in the tank

 

[ya_boii]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

was using fluval u2 which is an in tank filter, decided to upgrade to the fluval 107 to get more flow and all in all better filtration

Gotcha. That can reset a lot of filtering capacity, depending on if you reused filter media or not. Sometimes, it's really just waiting for the filter to break in.

With canisters, do make sure you clean it out (just swish water in it and dump, no need to deep deep clean) every so often so it doesn't turn into a nitrate factory. 4-6 weeks is a good period.

Also, the torch looks a little ticked about light, but it's tissue isn't receding, so it just needs a few days to come back

should i just leave everything as it is right now? got a zoa garden rock on the way but id rather wait to stick everything down and wait for everything to make a recovery

Yeah. I'd just make your adjustments and give it time. It's better for them to adjust to new locations once than twice, but that's my take. Waiting for them to happy up again before moving or something isn't a bad plan

thankyou very much for your help!! put my mind at ease, would you also say the torch looks alright otherwise, sounds bad but id rather lose everything else than the torch just because its definitely one of my favourites in the tank

Yeah. The torch just looks mad, not dying. The soft tissue isn't receding, so it looks very recoverable. You'd see the tissue under the tentacles start going away and bare skeleton would show through. I'm not seeing that, though

 

[olaywolay]

Corals generally get ticked about lighting changes. Parameters look fine from here. Algae looks pretty normal, especially if this tank has been set up within a year or so.

When you say you changed the filtration, what did you do, exactly? That can cause a problem with biological filtration

was using fluval u2 which is an in tank filter, decided to upgrade to the fluval 107 to get more flow and all in all better filtration

Gotcha. That can reset a lot of filtering capacity, depending on if you reused filter media or not. Sometimes, it's really just waiting for the filter to break in.

With canisters, do make sure you clean it out (just swish water in it and dump, no need to deep deep clean) every so often so it doesn't turn into a nitrate factory. 4-6 weeks is a good period.

Also, the torch looks a little ticked about light, but it's tissue isn't receding, so it just needs a few days to come back

should i just leave everything as it is right now? got a zoa garden rock on the way but id rather wait to stick everything down and wait for everything to make a recovery

Yeah. I'd just make your adjustments and give it time. It's better for them to adjust to new locations once than twice, but that's my take. Waiting for them to happy up again before moving or something isn't a bad plan

thankyou very much for your help!! put my mind at ease, would you also say the torch looks alright otherwise, sounds bad but id rather lose everything else than the torch just because its definitely one of my favourites in the tank

Yeah. The torch just looks mad, not dying. The soft tissue isn't receding, so it looks very recoverable. You'd see the tissue under the tentacles start going away and bare skeleton would show through. I'm not seeing that, though

hopefully then, have a good rest of your day

 

[BioChris]

What calibration fluid? If it’s not Randy’s DIY calibration solution, id start there. Also, it’s not uncommon for LFS to run incorrect salinity.

i mix my own saltwater, not a clue actually what callibration fluid it is, any reason as to why you ask? just wondering, both mine and the LFS’s readings did match up so i can imagine its pretty spot on

Asking since salinity is commonly overlooked. Refractometers and commercial 35ppm calibration solutions are typically terrible. I’d made a diy calibration solution and verify your salinity. Mine was reading extremely low and glad I didn’t trust it.

Nutrients are also on the high side. How often do you do water changes?

 

[olaywolay]

What calibration fluid? If it’s not Randy’s DIY calibration solution, id start there. Also, it’s not uncommon for LFS to run incorrect salinity.

i mix my own saltwater, not a clue actually what callibration fluid it is, any reason as to why you ask? just wondering, both mine and the LFS’s readings did match up so i can imagine its pretty spot on

Asking since salinity is commonly overlooked. Refractometers and commercial 35ppm calibration solutions are typically terrible. I’d made a diy calibration solution and verify your salinity. Mine was reading extremely low and glad I didn’t trust it.

Nutrients are also on the high side. How often do you do water changes?

i do weekly water changes, but yeah i agree salinity is and can be overlooked, id point a finger at that if it wasnt for my other corals thriving, i understand some may prefer different salinitys but im certain mine is 1.025, also what nutrients are on the higher side? im not currently dosing anything nor have i ever

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

What size is your tank? It looks like your peak lighting period is only 5 hours, any reason why so short? It looks like only the one nano powerhead, does it put out enough water movement through the entire tank? If your having to turkey baste your frags it might be a sign there is not enough flow.

 

[BioChris]

What calibration fluid? If it’s not Randy’s DIY calibration solution, id start there. Also, it’s not uncommon for LFS to run incorrect salinity.

i mix my own saltwater, not a clue actually what callibration fluid it is, any reason as to why you ask? just wondering, both mine and the LFS’s readings did match up so i can imagine its pretty spot on

Asking since salinity is commonly overlooked. Refractometers and commercial 35ppm calibration solutions are typically terrible. I’d made a diy calibration solution and verify your salinity. Mine was reading extremely low and glad I didn’t trust it.

Nutrients are also on the high side. How often do you do water changes?

i do weekly water changes, but yeah i agree salinity is and can be overlooked, id point a finger at that if it wasnt for my other corals thriving, i understand some may prefer different salinitys but im certain mine is 1.025, also what nutrients are on the higher side? im not currently dosing anything nor have i ever

Sounds like you’re pretty confident on your salinity, still wouldn’t hurt to verify given how easy it is.

You gave ranges for nitrate and phosphate, both on the higher side.

I also noticed you have leather coral and was wondering if you run any activated carbon?