Too much flow on torch coral?

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Haven’t had a torch before, not sure if I’m not getting typical extension due to too much flow?
 
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Need a video but they are fine in moderate flow as long as it varies in direction and intensity.
 
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Sorry, I thought it uploaded the video, I guess the file is too big? 30 second video
 
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You could upload it to YouTube and post a link if it's too big
 
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Looks good to me too.

Here is one of my torches for comparison.
This one is a 12 head dragon soul. It has a powerhead blowing right over the top of it. mine love flow.

 
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Flow looks great to me as well. It has some nice random flow directions as well which is good
 
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Ok that’s good to hear! So the extension on the tentacles will extend over time?
 
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Ok that’s good to hear! So the extension on the tentacles will extend over time?
Typically as they settle in they will color up and extend more. Too little flow or too much light can cause them to shrink up. Flow looks good so as long as your par is in check it should.
 
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Ok that’s good to hear! So the extension on the tentacles will extend over time?
I think the polyp extension might be genetic. I can't get all off my torches stretch. Trying to force it can cause problems. Some like high flow and some don't. I've moved my new Reverse Tiger 3 times already to find a spot where it opens up. Luckily one of my Holy Grail get crazy polyp extension.
 

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Haven’t had a torch before, not sure if I’m not getting typical extension due to too much flow?
Please adjust your video. There are other (yikes) attached. The flow is a little excessive. Avoid the extremes- Extreme light and flow.
Like most large polyp stony corals, a torch coral benefits from moderate water flow. The polyps will remain retracted and under-inflated if the water current is too fast because the large flowing polyps are prone to rip and tear in high or ultra-high current environments.
The torch coral is a photosynthetic coral, meaning it has a relationship with symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-cell photosynthetic organisms) that live inside its tissues that converts the light energy into sugar. In exchange for a home inside the coral, the zooxanthellae split their harvest and feed the coral.
 
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I think the polyp extension might be genetic. I can't get all off my torches stretch. Trying to force it can cause problems. Some like high flow and some don't. I've moved my new Reverse Tiger 3 times already to find a spot where it opens up. Luckily one of my Holy Grail get crazy polyp extension.
which HG is that? it's beautiful
 
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I got it from Harry's Marine Life but it didn't look good when I got it. I created a posted called my Unholy Grail. Lol. Here's what it arrived as. It took a couple months to color up. It's definitely a stunner now.
 

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