Receding Torch

[Adamantium]

Not really sure there’s anything anyone could point to here, but a torch that’s been in my tank 8 or 9 months has randomly started to recede. Nothing’s changed in the last few months.

SG: 1.026
Alk: 8
Cal: 430
Mag: 1440
NO3: 2
PO4: .03
pH: 8.1-8.3

No idea what happened. Other corals, including another torch, are doing very well.

I’m planning to do an ICP test, but the one I did a few months ago didn’t turn up anything crazy.

Sorry for the crappy pictures. My new coral lens is coming soon.

Thanks!

 

[kartrsu]

If parameters are stable and no change to flow, could be invert or fish bothering it. If not, then do a dip to check for parasites. Also, can do an iodine dip to rule out bacterial issues. GL!

 

[Adamantium]

If parameters are stable and no change to flow, could be invert or fish bothering it. If not, then do a dip to check for parasites. Also, can do an iodine dip to rule out bacterial issues. GL!

Thanks! It seems so weird that a parasite would show up after so long, but it certainly could be one. Appreciate it.

I’m debating leaving it alone to see what happens, since it’s glued to the rock, but if it gets much worse I’ll try a dip in Revive, and then some iodine.

 

[kartrsu]

Thanks! It seems so weird that a parasite would show up after so long, but it certainly could be one. Appreciate it.

I’m debating leaving it alone to see what happens, since it’s glued to the rock, but if it gets much worse I’ll try a dip in Revive, and then some iodine.

Did you add any new corals?

 

[Adamantium]

Did you add any new corals?

Oh, duh. I did just add a few zoas and a blasto about 2 weeks ago. They were all dipped in Bayer. It’s not impossible that something hitchhiked in, though.

 

[Stuartmercer]

Oh, duh. I did just add a few zoas and a blasto about 2 weeks ago. They were all dipped in Bayer. It’s not impossible that something hitchhiked in, though.

you used Bayer for blastos and zoas? dang, you are hardcore. Did you rinse them after the dip?

 

[Adamantium]

you used Bayer for blastos and zoas? dang, you are hardcore. Did you rinse them after the dip?

Of course. I actually find Bayer to be really gentle on corals, but hard on pests. I’ve used it on everything from acros to mushrooms.

 

[Stuartmercer]

Of course. I actually find Bayer to be really gentle on corals, but hard on pests. I’ve used it on everything from acros to mushrooms.

It is indeed quiet good on pests, but I find its hard on some corals. I might be using to much when dosing then

 

[Adamantium]

It is indeed quiet good on pests, but I find its hard on some corals. I might be using to much when dosing then

I use something like 10ml per cup of tank water. I don’t even measure, though. Just add enough to make it look like watered down skim milk.