TORCH Corals..................TRICK or TREAT?

[ADAM]

When they’re busting your stones they can be a nightmare to “fix” but when they’re good… maaaaaannnnn they’re good!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

This Todd's torch was given to me a few weeks back... umm that ends the "Jimmy gets a torch" episode!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

If you’re being @MERKEY and he’s being @BobbyCline I guess I’ll have to dress up like @Lost in the Sauce

Now this is a Party

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

When they’re busting your stones they can be a nightmare to “fix” but when they’re good… maaaaaannnnn they’re good!

You ain't Lying. Watching them dance is what keeps me coming back.

 

[OrchidMiss]

Treat!!! Love me some torches!

 

[Johnnyrainbowreefer]

Love em! They love high magnesium and in my experience and I heavy feed and they thrive in water that’s got elevated nutrients. Redfield ratio baby!!

 

[MERKEY]

Now this is a Party

It's the only way to PARTY

 

[LRT]

 

[Haim]

I absolutely love torches and the colors and just wow factor they bring to the tank. Sadly, mine are out for all the world to see for about a week and then close up and within probably two to three weeks they are brown jelly. I am not sure what is going on with them. Parameters are great and just sad to see. I love my hammers and frogspawns though......so I will stick with them.

Hi, what you use to keep phosphate down?

 

[SimbaAnto]

Initially had issues , but once I figured out how to deal with with BJD, it's all easy now. Also to mention keeping parameters stable helps

 

[EakTheFreak]

Never had them my previous 16 years in the hobby just frogspawn. They were a must this go around. Would love to have more but the two I have are taking up a lot of rock space. I will be fragging them soon to make more room starting with my NY Knicks that went from one head to six. Anyone in NE Ohio interested let me know.

Interested in NY Knicks. Live in Mayfield Hts, OH

 

[Tcook]

I have 2 and they're starting to take over some real estate

 

[kartrsu]

Love torches no matter how hard or finicky they can be. They are like problem children that need a little extra lovin.

The save below was frustrating, but it’s doing well!

 

[Kay Corals]

Just a lil something

 

[i cant think]

Why in the world would people want torch corals in their reef tanks? I mean they are beautifully colored, sway in the water flow and add cool dimension to a reef tank but that's all. (end sarcasm) Although there are many pros to adding torch corals to your tank there are also some cons like they can reach out an sting other corals and sometimes are troublesome when it comes to keeping them healthy. Let's talk torches!

So when it comes to torch corals are they a Trick or a Treat for you?

What are some tips and tricks for keeping them and helping them to thrive in my tank?

image via @Russo757

Definitely a trick… I have always had them melt or start to die for some reason in the past 2 years. I now have one lonely head of Torch from a 15+ head colony.

 

[schooncw]

Initially had issues , but once I figured out how to deal with with BJD, it's all easy now. Also to mention keeping parameters stable helps

Please elaborate!

 

[REEFCRAFT]

It's all about acros, chalices, and torches for me.