Torch retracted for multiple months

[Yooper Reef]

I have a torch that has been retracted for about 2.5 months. I’ve dipped it in coral Rx, changed its location, cleaned its skeleton. Not sure what else to do as other torches seem to be fine. Here’s some photos

 

[924er]

looks like you are dealing with some recession, likely bacterial disease. I see thats a rasta torch. Whats interesting is that I had the same issue after keeping them long term, they seem to slowly waste away. Even when the flesh band was healthy, the tentacles just shrunk up. For some reason these aussie torches dont do well long term. I personally dont keep any aussie torches for that reason, although i did recently get an aussie 24k gold only because I have always wanted one and they are super nice. If it lives for one year, ill be happy

 

[wzf106]

what parameters are you running?

 

[VintageReefer]

Have you tried feeding a few time a week?

 

[Yooper Reef]

looks like you are dealing with some recession, likely bacterial disease. I see thats a rasta torch. Whats interesting is that I had the same issue after keeping them long term, they seem to slowly waste away. Even when the flesh band was healthy, the tentacles just shrunk up. For some reason these aussie torches dont do well long term. I personally dont keep any aussie torches for that reason, although i did recently get an aussie 24k gold only because I have always wanted one and they are super nice. If it lives for one year, ill be happy

I have the 24k gold also so we shall see what happens to it

 

[Yooper Reef]

Have you tried feeding a few time a week?

Yes I’ve always try to feed them but none of my torches seem to eat

 

[mtraylor]

If you think it's bacterial infection, you can dip with a hydrogen peroxide/tank water dip

 

[kevgib67]

How far is the space invader pectinia? Looks close. One of the few corals that can win a war against a torch. I believe the sweepers can be up to 6 inches. Check out what those sweepers are doing with lights out.

 

[kevgib67]

Personally, I would get all of those torches off the sand bed, sand can irritate them. Moderate flow and light.

 

[EUPHYILLAADDICTION]

Do a KFC dip to save the torch from receding anymore! i would check nutrients imo

 

[Yooper Reef]

Nutrients are stable as it’s an sps tank. They are on the sand as that’s the lowest flow area and lower par. Only recently has it moved near the pectina and with the flow the sweepers only go straight up. I’m going to have to try some other dips

 

[Yooper Reef]

Personally, I would get all of those torches off the sand bed, sand can irritate them. Moderate flow and light.

Irritate them evening with the larger frag disk? Should I try some ruble rock under them?