Weird behavior for a torch

[Notsolostfish]

Iv had that torch, for almost a year and a half doing great good flesh band. For the past few days iv been getting this ODD behavior where part of the heads shrink down, and i noticed this behavior only happens during the day with lights on, during the night, its opening up, tentacles are not shrinked inside the body. My parameters are all the same, i test biweekly, tank is 2 years old (all corals for the most part doing great) par in that area tested at 150-180 par



Alk:8.4
cal:440
Mag:1380
Phosphate:0.26ppm
Nitrate:7.0ppm
Ph:8.2
Temp:78-79F

 

[bubbgee]

Flow seems to be a bit too strong and going in just one direction.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

2 questions,
1st do you have a day and night setting for any of your flow?

2nd when was the last time you cleaned all pumps or moved anything in tank?

 

[Notsolostfish]

2 questions,
1st do you have a day and night setting for any of your flow?

2nd when was the last time you cleaned all pumps or moved anything in tank?

Yes i do constant like 30% at night and random in the morning at 50%.. and i havent cleaned my pumps since few months ago

Flow seems to be a bit too strong and going in just one direction.

That flow is definitely not too strong for a torch.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Yes i do constant like 30% at night and random in the morning at 50%.. and i havent cleaned my pumps since few months ago


That flow is definitely not too strong for a torch.

Based on this info, if same pumps for 2 years, you have a night and day mode, and this just started, I would clean the pumps, debris or buildup can cause flow changes. Since corals are happier during night than day and light scheduling is the same, better at night, I would suggest it is a flow issue. Something changed or it has grown and maybe the flow is now just to much.

 

[bubbgee]

Yes i do constant like 30% at night and random in the morning at 50%.. and i havent cleaned my pumps since few months ago


That flow is definitely not too strong for a torch.

I like my flow lower than that. If it was too strong in my tank, the polyps retract and you'll notice if the fleshband is shrinking which is a symptom. But if it works for you, keep the flow as is.

What affects torch Coral polyps extention?

I've had a few torches for 2 years and I would say they are fairly acclimated to my tank. Mine curious why they have short polyp verse the long polyp I saw they had in the store. What parameter would affect them? Would lowering/raising par help? I'm also running a waterbox 135. Have 2 mp40...

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[Notsolostfish]

I believe its my foxface nipping on my corals

Theres some damagr

 

[bubbgee]

You can do the 10 ft test. Move away for about 10ft from the display and observe the fox face if it will nip at it.
I dont think that is common, but if anything a CBB might be more inclined to do that.