Torch coral showing skeleton

[TheFishWizard]

Hey guys I was wondering what could be bothering this new torch I bought about a week ago? I have an other torch in the tank that’s been in here for about 3 months and is doing great still.

 

[strawberryfish]

Torches are very sensitive to bacterial infections, If you notice any brown jelly get it out of the tank ASAP so you don't risk losing your other torches. If your other torches are doing well I doubt its params, but they could be helpful if you have them.

 

[TheFishWizard]

Alk:9.8
Cal: 440
Mag: 1350
Nitrate: 5ppm
Phosphate: .01

 

[ADAM]

what seems to be the issue? Tissue receding? Just not expanding fully? Or..?

 

[TheFishWizard]

what seems to be the issue? Tissue receding? Just not expanding fully? Or..?

Torch appears to be deflated, polyps are thin and it’s showing it’s mouth and can see it’s skeleton

 

[strawberryfish]

Alk:9.8
Cal: 440
Mag: 1350
Nitrate: 5ppm
Phosphate: .01

params look good to me. Perhaps harsh flow, or infection. Is anything near it that could have zapped it?

 

[TheFishWizard]

looks good to me. Perhaps harsh flow, or infection. Is anything near it that could have zapped it?

I don’t think so. I just have it next to other torches, maybe flow could have been the problem.

 

[strawberryfish]

I don’t think so. I just have it next to other torches, maybe flow could have been the problem.

Hmm I would see if adjusting the flow helps and maybe give it a day or two but, if flesh starts falling off/ brown jelly I would remove it/ quarantine if possible. Best of luck, and I hope he recovers.

 

[TheFishWizard]

Hmm I would see if adjusting the flow helps and maybe give it a day or two but, if flesh starts falling off/ brown jelly I would remove it/ quarantine if possible. Best of luck, and I hope he recovers.

Thank you, I’m dipping right now just to be safe.

 

[kevgib67]

I’m not sure what your dipping it in but I would dip it in Lugol’s iodine. Great for infection and the torches in my tank seem to perk up after. Just make sure you follow the instructions. Good luck!

 

[tbrown]

Torches can sometimes sting each other if they're different types. You might check for flatworms or other pests that could be bothering it or, as others have stated, flow may be too much or too little. Other possible causes are always bacterial infections. Euphyllia are finicky.