torches

Saltydog69 · Jul 28, 2021

hey guys. I have a very successful 100 gallon system. its 8 months old. everything is happy, except for my torches. icp test show great levels. I have good nutrient levels. I feed good and often. I don't understand why everything but torches would be doing good. 2 days ago I lowered the lighting to see if that was the problem.. I just don't understand. could anyone help me please haha.

alxrosco · Jul 28, 2021

I have different type of torches, and I would say flow could be a problem. Either too strong, or no current. I have a 75 gallon, and they are placed at the bottom of the tank. I have had some for over 5 years now, and I don’t even feed them,…. Well, I have tried, but I don’t believe they take anything.

Lost in the Sauce · Jul 28, 2021

Saltydog69 said:
hey guys. I have a very successful 100 gallon system. its 8 months old. everything is happy, except for my torches. icp test show great levels. I have good nutrient levels. I feed good and often. I don't understand why everything but torches would be doing good. 2 days ago I lowered the lighting to see if that was the problem.. I just don't understand. could anyone help me please haha.

Sometimes a full tank shot and short video of them can help.

What par do you have them under?

Dkmoo · Jul 28, 2021

If you already ruled out water param as an issue, then it is either light or flow

Starr by testing what PAR its under and see if thats inside the safe range for torches.

Saltydog69 · Jul 28, 2021

im trying to find a par meter right now. if I had to guess I would say they are around 100 to 150... im gonna have to spend the money and buy a meter I guess. sucks

Lost in the Sauce · Jul 28, 2021

Flow can also be an issue and cheaper to diagnose..

Saltydog69 · Jul 28, 2021

Lost in the Sauce said:
Flow can also be an issue and cheaper to diagnose..

I would think flow also but all my other lps are super happy, I have the right motion for them. very slight rocking back and fourth of the tenticles in all lps... two mp40s and random flow. ive tried more flow. less flow.. im just baffled at this.

Lost in the Sauce · Jul 28, 2021

Saltydog69 said:
I would think flow also but all my other lps are super happy, I have the right motion for them. very slight rocking back and fourth of the tenticles in all lps... two mp40s and random flow. ive tried more flow. less flow.. im just baffled at this.

Can you take a 30 second video of your torches and post it?