Torches in trouble?

[Blackice615]

Hey guys,

I noticed my torches are beginning to thin out and bubble. One of which is smaller, is thinning out faster. The larger aussie torch is starting to and this occurred over a period of time.

The only changes has been an increase in phosphates, which is currently 0.30 and salinity at 1.026 from 1.030.

I performed a water change to reduce the phosphates and salinity, however through research it appears as flow can thin the torches.

Are they in trouble or is this normal?

 

[Blackice615]

If you look closely, you can see the tips form 3 sections and or bands. Nitrates are at 2. Wonder if I have been starving them.

 

[Gregg @ ADP]

NO3 of 2 is pretty low.

I don’t like to suggest #s, but I’ve always seen Euphyllia sp corals happiest in the 10-15 range

 

[KrisReef]

It's to be expected that they will change over time as they adjust to the conditions in your tank. They appear healthy to me, and I would guess they are getting enough food based upon your phosphate levels. My LPS thrive when I overfeed the tank.

 

[LIreefguy]

Yes they look normal to me. Imo torches prefer a little more flow than your average lps.

 

[Blackice615]

Great thank you guys for your help. @Kris reef I've ways seen your posts! Normally I keep my nitrates at 7-10 and i changed my purigen about a month and half ago and they've remained low since then.

 

[Blackice615]

I removed it yesterday altogether in fear this is what caused it. I'll let the nitrates rise again and keep them consistent again.