Torch coral

donutmanstan · Apr 11, 2020

Greetings to all, I bought a torch coral from WWC and it arrived on the 9nth (2 days ago). How long does it usually take yall for a new torch to FULLY open? I have the torch in medium light and med to high flow. Tank parameters are perfect! I’m running an AI prime using David saxby’s light schedule, but I have it turned down for the fluval 13.5

Uncle99 · Apr 11, 2020

They are all different, give it a week.
It always safer to post parameters, length of time tank parameters have been stable.
A little less blue in the pics would help understand current condition.
Best I can see, looks normal for two days in.

jerrod · Apr 11, 2020

Agreed with above I've had some that opened up right away and others that took a full week to come out. The only time I'd be concerned is if it starts retracting into it's skeleton.

donutmanstan · Apr 11, 2020

Uncle99 said:
They are all different, give it a week.
It always safer to post parameters, length of time tank parameters have been stable.
A little less blue in the pics would help understand current condition.
Best I can see, looks normal for two days in.

jerrod said:
Agreed with above I've had some that opened up right away and others that took a full week to come out. The only time I'd be concerned is if it starts retracting into it's skeleton.

I appreciate y’all forgetting back to me so quick. I’ve added more pictures hopefully to give another perspective. Tested my water today with API master salt kit. I got about 5-6ppm nitrate 0 nitrite, ph 8.2

DarthSimon · Apr 11, 2020

That torch looks to be in good health. It's showing a nice amount if flesh by the skeleton leading up to the tentacles.
I find torches take time to get back to normal once you touch or move them. I would say it takes a solid 4-7 days before it settles back in... 2-3 weeks until it's fully back open.