Torches

[rob s.]

Hi All,
Recently i read that to keep a torch coral a minimum tank size of 55 gallons is required and an alkalinity of 4.5 to 6.7. Is this a true statement in your opinions. Thanks for the input and have a great day!

 

[fluked]

55 gallon isnt needed, just makes it easier.
Alkalinty should be above 7
I think 9/10 is the best.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Hi All,
Recently i read that to keep a torch coral a minimum tank size of 55 gallons is required and an alkalinity of 4.5 to 6.7. Is this a true statement in your opinions. Thanks for the input and have a great day!

What??? I have a torch in a 20g and its the happiest coral in the tank. I think corals dont exactly have a minimum tank size. It all depends on the size of the coral itself; if its small, it fits, if its already a huge colony, i prolly wont fit. But torches also have a SUPER slow growth rate. Ive seen no growt in mine and ive had it about over a month now.

 

[rob s.]

What??? I have a torch in a 20g and its the happiest coral in the tank. I think corals dont exactly have a minimum tank size. It all depends on the size of the coral itself; if its small, it fits, if its already a huge colony, i prolly wont fit. But torches also have a SUPER slow growth rate. Ive seen no growt in mine and ive had it about over a month now.

thanks, it made little sense to me also...i'll stick to what i was told before which lines up with both your replies!

 

[Cabinetman]

A torch wouldn’t last long in that alkalinity. If there’s one thing I’ve learned is that euphillia doesn’t like low alk. 7 bare min but 8-9 is best imo

 

[rob s.]

A torch wouldn’t last long in that alkalinity. If there’s one thing I’ve learned is that euphillia doesn’t like low alk. 7 bare min but 8-9 is best imo

yes i thought so also which is why i was confused when i read what i did

 

[RVA REEF]

I would say minimum of 69 galllons

 

[BighohoReef]

I’m general You always abt to keep you tank parameters in a healthy stable state don’t try and target parameter things. Especially in a mixed tank. SPS dominate tank might be an exception to the rule. Tank size also doesn’t matter like it was said in a prior post the smaller the column the harder it is to keep things stable. Lots can go wrong quickly... I’ve kept numerous euphyllia in 25g it just limits your space eventually the torch with probably out grow you tank size. Shot of the garden when it was in the 25g

 

[BighohoReef]

I would say minimum of 69 galllons

Haha where’d you read that one?

 

[rob s.]

I would say minimum of 69 galllons

why 69 gallons?

 

[fluked]

why 69 gallons?

He's just joking man

 

[RVA REEF]

69 is more fun than 55