torch coral shrinkage :(

[Sharkbait19]

Different corals have different ideal ranges and tolerances. Duncans are tough and resilient - it take a lot to anger one while a torch is much more sensitive.

 

[fishnplants]

yea ig i didnt really take that into perspective, but at the same time to mee lps is lps and theoretically whats good for one should be for the other. ik no two corals are typically the same care requirement wise, but on a broader spectrum when it comes to their classification i would like to think its all relatively similar in care.

 

[The_Paradox]

yea ig i didnt really take that into perspective, but at the same time to mee lps is lps and theoretically whats good for one should be for the other. ik no two corals are typically the same care requirement wise, but on a broader spectrum when it comes to their classification i would like to think its all relatively similar in care.

A logical fallacy for sure. An extreme example would be, “This Sun Coral is not doing great, it must be the light so put it next to the Favia”.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

yea ig i didnt really take that into perspective, but at the same time to mee lps is lps and theoretically whats good for one should be for the other. ik no two corals are typically the same care requirement wise, but on a broader spectrum when it comes to their classification i would like to think its all relatively similar in care.

The terms "LPS" and "SPS" were made up by the hobby and have absolutely nothing to do with scientific taxonomy or "classification". You are simply wrong in thinking that all LPS have similar enough care requirements that you can just generalize and swap one out for another. Please research the coral you already have and any you plan to get. Tidal Gardens is one of many places that has good articles/summaries about different corals

 

[Tahiti]

@Tahiti dam i feel ur pain man. watched my starry blenny ( out of all things) chomp at some of my fav acan the other day, he gone now but one just passed from him

That sucks but luckily you caught him and didn't kill other stuff.

 

[fishnplants]

ive actually been looking for decent articles for corals and have always had to revert back to here, glad to know they got somee. and @Tahiti nothin has diedd (knock on wood) its just been more of that receeding. is actually lookin better today so we see what happens, heres them todayyy

 

[fishnplants]

so ig follow up question for this thread, when a torch is about to split heads will it kinda shrivel up like that photo i showed? bc i think i found out why it was doin this for all this time

 

[Sharkbait19]

It will shrink for a bit but not long term or that drastic.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

the bubble algae is a problem you need to address also, maybe taking away nutrition from your torch's

 

[fishnplants]

hmm weird, it has been alot better these past few days and i just noticed what looks like two heads now. and @Rick's Reviews how would i go about getting rid of it? ive put an emerald crab in but i dont ever see her out. not to sure if the male or female is better at eating that stuff. ive been trying to remove it by hand but u can see how thats goin

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

the bubble algae is a problem you need to address also, maybe taking away nutrition from your torch's

Totally not an issue, lol!

 

[Rick's Reviews]

hmm weird, it has been alot better these past few days and i just noticed what looks like two heads now. and @Rick's Reviews how would i go about getting rid of it? ive put an emerald crab in but i dont ever see her out. not to sure if the male or female is better at eating that stuff. ive been trying to remove it by hand but u can see how thats goin

Yes it definitely looks like it's split/ two heads

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Is it bubble algae or zoas lol so hard to tell with pictures

 

[fishnplants]

its deff bubble algae. im gonna try and remove some today but i was wondering if i should do it all at once or in sections, that way not to shock the tank

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

its deff bubble algae. im gonna try and remove some today but i was wondering if i should do it all at once or in sections, that way not to shock the tank

Lol! It won't shock anything to remove the algae.

 

[fishnplants]

well i didnt know if all the stored phos and nitrate from the algae leeching back into the tank all at once or in sections which would be easier on the tank especially w the previous aggitation to the corals

 

[KQuillan]

I'm still confused as to why you have a sw tank with torches and no test kit of any kind?

Even a cheap api is better than nothing.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

well i didnt know if all the stored phos and nitrate from the algae leeching back into the tank all at once or in sections which would be easier on the tank especially w the previous aggitation to the corals

 

[fishnplants]

looking into getting something good, ive been asking for reviews on this product but havent gotten any yet. as for the algae since it absorbs and stores phos and nitrate i was concerned all that would be released back into the water further causing issues vs doing it in parts so it can stabilize

 

[Rick's Reviews]

looking into getting something good, ive been asking for reviews on this product but havent gotten any yet. as for the algae since it absorbs and stores phos and nitrate i was concerned all that would be released back into the water further causing issues vs doing it in parts so it can stabilize

Best way to remove bubble algae would be in stages in my opinion, you could start... best way is furthest point from your main filter use a toothbrush ( interestingly I recently found a baby bottle brush that does a larger area but center can rust easily, other suggestions welcome).. and work towards your filter every week, after each clean test your water the next day but doubt it would cause an issue, then repeat weekly, then monthly, in no time you won't have an issue