Red on Dragon soul torch

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

So I recently purchased a dragon soul torch from a store about 2 hours from me. i had it shipped and it arrived today. i am now beginning the acclimation process but i noticed this red squishy stuff on one side of it. does anyone know what this is and if it’s toxic? if it’s bad i would like to send the retailer a pic to make sure i get a refund ASAP

Dark_Knightt · Oct 6, 2020

I would send the retailer a pic anyways just to ask what it is, they may have some more detailed info on what it could be. I would suggest either blasting it off with turkey baster or scraping/cuttign it off, but it may be a part of the animal so you wouldnt want to hurt it. #reedsquad we need help. will be following tho, avid torch/euphyllia lover.

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

Dark_Knightt said:
I would send the retailer a pic anyways just to ask what it is, they may have some more detailed info on what it could be. I would suggest either blasting it off with turkey baster or scraping/cuttign it off, but it may be a part of the animal so you wouldnt want to hurt it. #reedsquad we need help. will be following tho, avid torch/euphyllia lover.

just sent them an email and they replied within 10 mins. i was told it’s a harmless sponge that i can crape off with a toothbrush!

Dark_Knightt · Oct 6, 2020

Mitch0928 said:
just sent them an email and they replied within 10 mins. i was told it’s a harmless sponge that i can crape off with a toothbrush!

You could always keep it in the tank and grow it yk? Diversity is key

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

Dark_Knightt said:
You could always keep it in the tank and grow it yk? Diversity is key

i tried to scrape it off in one piece but it just falls apart. good idea, though!

Dark_Knightt · Oct 6, 2020

Mitch0928 said:
i tried to scrape it off in one piece but it just falls apart. good idea, though!

Yeah get rid of it then.

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

Dark_Knightt said:
Yeah get rid of it then.

So far no luck. For $250 and a WYSIWYG i would not have purchased this if i knew there was a bright red sponge on it. I’m going to try and get a refund as this is honestly unacceptable.

BighohoReef · Oct 6, 2020

I'd get rid of it, it looks like where the torch skin is touching the sponge it's receding. Anyone else see that? I'm just overly cautious when it comes to my euphyllia.

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

BighohoReef said:
I'd get rid of it, it looks like where the torch skin is touching the sponge it's receding. Anyone else see that? I'm just overly cautious when it comes to my euphyllia.

Get rid of the torch you are saying? And yes. Upon further inspection, i do see what you are talking about

GlassMunky · Oct 6, 2020

Mitch0928 said:
So far no luck. For $250 and a WYSIWYG i would not have purchased this if i knew there was a bright red sponge on it. I’m going to try and get a refund as this is honestly unacceptable.

Seriously? How is a sponge attached to a frag unacceptable? Are you gonna be upset if there was coraline on the plug? Like what?
it’s a harmless sponge, that most people would be happy to receive.

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

GlassMunky said:
Seriously? How is a sponge attached to a frag unacceptable? Are you gonna be upset if there was coraline on the plug? Like what?
it’s a harmless sponge, that most people would be happy to receive.

For $250 i would not have expected a sponge to be ON THE TORCH not on the plug. Why would i want a bright red sponge on my new torch that had no sponge in the pictures?

GlassMunky · Oct 6, 2020

Mitch0928 said:
For $250 i would not have expected a sponge to be ON THE TORCH not on the plug. Why would i want a bright red sponge on my new torch that had no sponge in the pictures?

PicassoClown04 · Oct 6, 2020

I don’t like that the torch is receding slightly, but if you don’t want the sponge I’d happily buy the torch from you. I have an angel that loves to eat the sponges!

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

footgal said:
I don’t like that the torch is receding slightly, but if you don’t want the sponge I’d happily buy the torch from you. I have an angel that loves to eat the sponges!

I love the torch because it’s by far the best looking one i’ve seen for the price plus it’s a double head so i’m going to see how it does but the receding worries me. I’ll try my best to keep you posted!

BighohoReef · Oct 6, 2020

Mitch0928 said:
Get rid of the torch you are saying? And yes. Upon further inspection, i do see what you are talking about

Let me rephrase... Remove the sponge from the torch, I wouldn't even chance it in the tank. If you don't know it is and don't know the reaction it will have why risk it on a $250 piece?

ScottR · Oct 6, 2020

The sponge is harmless. Don’t worry about it. If you’ve taken it out of the water, it will most likely start withering away anyway.

Dark_Knightt · Oct 6, 2020

GlassMunky said:
Seriously? How is a sponge attached to a frag unacceptable? Are you gonna be upset if there was coraline on the plug? Like what?
it’s a harmless sponge, that most people would be happy to receive.

Can someone explain to me what coralline algae is? I always hear/read about it here and never know what it means, and the internet never helps. Anyone?

Mitch0928 · Oct 6, 2020

GlassMunky said:

keep in mind i’m only 17 so purchasing a $250 piece without a job is a big deal to me so i’d expect it to be perfect. sorry if you disagree but keeping a reef tank at 17 is difficult

Dark_Knightt · Oct 6, 2020

Mitch0928 said:
keep in mind i’m only 17 so purchasing a $250 piece without a job is a big deal to me so i’d expect it to be perfect. sorry if you disagree but keeping a reef tank at 17 is difficult

Getting a job when ur a young reefer is NECESSARY! Im 15 and I got a job just so I could pay for stuff.