What wrong with my Torch Coral?

pcannone · 07/16/2008, 07:48 AM

Newbe to reef..... Can someone help me identify what is wrong with my torch coral. One of the torchs polyps is gone, and I don't know why. Please see pic

guppychao · 07/16/2008, 07:52 AM

need more info, what are your water parameters?
or did you see any fish pick on it?

pcannone · 07/16/2008, 08:03 AM

Temp 80 degrees
pH 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
SG 1.025
Phosphate .03

It was leaning on a rock for a few days in the middle of the tank when I noticed one of the torch's was gone and, I moved it into the sand. I'm not sure if it was the cleaning crew or the urchins.

wargeneral · 07/16/2008, 08:10 AM

I had the same issue with mine.
I have 3 stalks. 2 are fine but the middle is gone.
My stalks have even started to multiply.

aastretch64 · 07/16/2008, 08:14 AM

I find torch coral to be very interesting. I had a 2 head frag about 3 months that had long stringy polyps. It did well for about a week then just receded and died for no good reason (all parameters checked out).

Most torch coral that I see online or at the LFS have long stringy polyps. My new frag however has thick, robust, long polyps that resemble a plate coral. IMO I think its luck of the draw.

Alex

greggnyce · 07/16/2008, 08:21 AM

Torch corals can be hard to keep. Feeding them helps as well.

pcannone · 07/16/2008, 09:20 AM

Great. Thanks for everyone's input.

guppychao · 07/16/2008, 09:39 AM

hows the flow in your tank, i had a Grape coral in my tank that couldnt handle the high flow.

pcannone · 07/16/2008, 09:49 AM

I have two Koralia 3's. One on the top rightside and the other on the middle left side of the tank. The Torch used to be near the top right Koralia, until I moved it.

hyperfocal · 07/16/2008, 10:59 AM

Was the problem polyp leaning against the rock? I've found that once damaged, euphyllia sps. polyps often don't recover.

pcannone · 07/16/2008, 11:03 AM

Yes, the torch was leaning against the rock.

hyperfocal · 07/16/2008, 12:05 PM

My guess is the tissue got torn or damaged. Keep an eye on it, and be sure to keep LPS with big, inflated lobes (Euphyllia, Trachyphyllia, etc.) away from sharp edges than can damage damage them

pcannone · 07/16/2008, 12:10 PM

The torch is away from the other corals. I moved it just in case. Thanks for your help.

07/16/2008, 07:48 AM	#1
pcannone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 266	What wrong with my Torch Coral? Newbe to reef..... Can someone help me identify what is wrong with my torch coral. One of the torchs polyps is gone, and I don't know why. Please see pic

07/16/2008, 07:52 AM	#2
guppychao Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MD Posts: 130	need more info, what are your water parameters? or did you see any fish pick on it? __________________ were just 2 lost souls swimming in a fish bowl

07/16/2008, 08:03 AM	#3
pcannone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 266	Temp 80 degrees pH 8.2 Ammonia 0 Nitrate 0 Nitrite 0 SG 1.025 Phosphate .03 It was leaning on a rock for a few days in the middle of the tank when I noticed one of the torch's was gone and, I moved it into the sand. I'm not sure if it was the cleaning crew or the urchins. __________________ Thanks Patrick Current Tank Info: 220G Saltwater Tank and 90 gallon sump.

07/16/2008, 08:21 AM	#6
greggnyce Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellport, New York Posts: 1,782	Torch corals can be hard to keep. Feeding them helps as well. __________________ What you talkin about Mrs Lime. Current Tank Info: 120 gl oceanic tech, 30 gallon fuge, 40 gallon sump, Itech 200 skimmer, LED Lighting . Mixed reef.

07/16/2008, 09:20 AM	#7
pcannone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 266	Great. Thanks for everyone's input. __________________ Thanks Patrick Current Tank Info: 220G Saltwater Tank and 90 gallon sump.

07/16/2008, 08:10 AM	#4
wargeneral Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 129	I had the same issue with mine. I have 3 stalks. 2 are fine but the middle is gone. My stalks have even started to multiply.

07/16/2008, 08:14 AM	#5
aastretch64 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 384	I find torch coral to be very interesting. I had a 2 head frag about 3 months that had long stringy polyps. It did well for about a week then just receded and died for no good reason (all parameters checked out). Most torch coral that I see online or at the LFS have long stringy polyps. My new frag however has thick, robust, long polyps that resemble a plate coral. IMO I think its luck of the draw. Alex

07/16/2008, 09:39 AM	#8
guppychao Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MD Posts: 130	hows the flow in your tank, i had a Grape coral in my tank that couldnt handle the high flow. __________________ were just 2 lost souls swimming in a fish bowl

07/16/2008, 09:49 AM	#9
pcannone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 266	I have two Koralia 3's. One on the top rightside and the other on the middle left side of the tank. The Torch used to be near the top right Koralia, until I moved it. __________________ Thanks Patrick Current Tank Info: 220G Saltwater Tank and 90 gallon sump.

07/16/2008, 10:59 AM	#10
hyperfocal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edge of oblivion Posts: 1,708	Was the problem polyp leaning against the rock? I've found that once damaged, euphyllia sps. polyps often don't recover. __________________ "Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent." -- Voltaire Current Tank Info: getting back into the hobby

07/16/2008, 11:03 AM	#11
pcannone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 266	Yes, the torch was leaning against the rock. __________________ Thanks Patrick Current Tank Info: 220G Saltwater Tank and 90 gallon sump.

07/16/2008, 12:05 PM	#12
hyperfocal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edge of oblivion Posts: 1,708	My guess is the tissue got torn or damaged. Keep an eye on it, and be sure to keep LPS with big, inflated lobes (Euphyllia, Trachyphyllia, etc.) away from sharp edges than can damage damage them __________________ "Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent." -- Voltaire Current Tank Info: getting back into the hobby

07/16/2008, 12:10 PM	#13
pcannone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 266	The torch is away from the other corals. I moved it just in case. Thanks for your help. __________________ Thanks Patrick Current Tank Info: 220G Saltwater Tank and 90 gallon sump.