What’s wrong with my torch ):

[nanoreefer8980]

I bought this torch a couple weeks back and it’s been doing wonderfully I spot feed it about 2-3 times per week. I did a water change yesterday and woke up to see that one of its heads it very retracted and doesn’t look very good to my knowledge I don’t see any pests on it and all my other corals are doing just fine. Any idea on what’s wrong and how I can fix it would be wonderful

 

[billyocean]

Sometimes they just draw themselves up for a day or two. You could pull it out and smell it...if it smells rancid probably brown jelly. I wouldn't worry about spot feeding it.

 

[Lavey29]

Direct feeding a torch doesn't really do much since they are primarily photosynthetic.

 

[RedReefer]

No need to feed it. Just good light and flow.

 

[BAMatter]

Direct feeding a torch doesn't really do much since they are primarily photosynthetic.

Not necessarily true- if they’re not receiving high enough PAR, you need to supplement with feeding.

 

[FUNGI]

I liked all three replies as they are all true...LOL
Re: the Torch, they will do that sometimes...

 

[Lavey29]

Not necessarily true- if they’re not receiving high enough PAR, you need to supplement with feeding.

Since they are photosynthetic, if they aren't getting enough par they won't process any food you try to give them. Put one in a shady area and feed it. See what you end up with so sorry but you are incorrect in your opinion. I'm not saying under good conditions that they won't absorb a supplement if it's in the water but it is not necessary to direct feed this type of coral.

 

[BAMatter]

Since they are photosynthetic, if they aren't getting enough par they won't process any food you try to give them. Put one in a shady area and feed it. See what you end up with so sorry but you are incorrect in your opinion. I'm not saying under good conditions that they won't absorb a supplement if it's in the water but it is not necessary to direct feed this type of coral.

I’m going to fully disagree with you here, due to the fact that the information was given to my by Dong from AcroGardens in Massachusetts. Screen shot of text attached. I tend to believe him after seeing his systems in person and purchased directly from him. Feel free to YouTube his conversations with ReefBum, or look at his posts on BostonReefers if you care to vet his knowledge.

 

[Lavey29]

I’m going to fully disagree with you here, due to the fact that the information was given to my by Dong from AcroGardens in Massachusetts. Screen shot of text attached. I tend to believe him after seeing his systems in person and purchased directly from him. Feel free to YouTube his conversations with ReefBum, or look at his posts on BostonReefers if you care to vet his knowledge.

That's why my torches sit in 250 par and have dozens of heads now from growth.

 

[Miami Reef]

Not necessarily true- if they’re not receiving high enough PAR, you need to supplement with feeding.

I don’t agree. Torches can thrive in relatively low par. If someone’s lighting isn’t adequate to allow a torch to survive, then they simply need a better lighting system.

You can’t outfeed bad lighting.

 

[BAMatter]

That's why my torches sit in 250 par and have dozens of heads now from growth.

Never said 250 wasn’t enough, I said NOT ENOUGH.

 

[Miami Reef]

By the way, I don’t really know what par the OP has. His light may be fine, and something completely different is affecting his torches.

 

[BAMatter]

By the way, I don’t really know what par the OP uses. His light may be fine, and something completely different is affecting his torches.

right. Noboy does. I said NOT ENOUGH PAR if you read my post.

 

[Lavey29]

Never said 250 wasn’t enough, I said NOT ENOUGH.

A lot of corals can be adapted to different par levels that were not ideal to their ocean conditions but you might end up with little or no growth often. Sometimes not because they adapt better and can still grow in less then ideal conditions. If a coral is stressed or withering like your text says your torches did, feeding them ain't gonna solve that.

 

[BAMatter]

You can’t outfeed bad lighting. Your guy literally says he has his torches in high light. I bet he doesn’t even know if feeding will actually allow a photosynthetic coral to grow with too little light.

Here’s the guy.

https://www.acrogarden.com/

 

[Miami Reef]

He follows the same approach we are saying: give them good lighting and don’t worry about feeding.

I just don’t agree that feeding will make up for too little light.

Anyway, I don’t think lighting is causing OP’s torch to retract, so we’re kind of going down a rabbit hole here.

 

[BAMatter]

A lot of corals can be adapted to different par levels that were not ideal to their ocean conditions but you might end up with little or no growth often. Sometimes not because they adapt better and can still grow in less then ideal conditions. If a coral is stressed or withering like your text says your torches did, feeding them ain't gonna solve that.

I agree with all this. Not sure what your point is here. You’re taking things I haven’t said and assumed, and also things I have said and assumed again. My torches withering away was a situation I was reflecting back on with him. Notice how he said “that is possible”, meaning, it’s a possibility and not the only cause?

 

[BAMatter]

Anyway, I don’t think lighting is causing OP’s torch to retract, so we’re kind of going down a rabbit hole here.

Agree fully. Stepping out of this one for obvious reasons. Enjoy the evening ladies and gents.

 

[Pistondog]

I bought this torch a couple weeks back and it’s been doing wonderfully I spot feed it about 2-3 times per week. I did a water change yesterday and woke up to see that one of its heads it very retracted and doesn’t look very good to my knowledge I don’t see any pests on it and all my other corals are doing just fine. Any idea on what’s wrong and how I can fix it would be wonderful

Likely retracted from being disturbed by that snail speeding by. Im sure he will come out again shortly.

 

[nanoreefer8980]

Likely retracted from being disturbed by that snail speeding by. Im sure he will come out again shortly.

Okay thank you