Torch Coral Shrinking - Page 2

**KathyC** · 11-09-2007, 03:38 AM

Oriol...why did you need to add 5 or 6 gallons of water to a 46 g tank..was it just to fill the tank back up after your acquscaping project?
You're saying ro/di water ..was there salt in it so that it matched the SG in the tank? Was the temp about the same in the tank & the water you added?

If you are 'topping off' due to evaporation, you should just add ro/di water with no salt.
If you're filling your tank back up for whatever reason (water change ..removed some rocks..) you should be using ro/di water with salt in it that matches the SG of what you have in the tank & the temp should either be the same or just a tiny bit warmer.

Hopefully your coral had just gone to 'sleep' for the night..do keep us updated!

BlueSi4 · 11-10-2007, 10:32 PM

The torch doesn't seem to open as much as it did the first day i put it in...only a few tentacles are coming out and opening, i really don't know why.
I tested Alk and i got a 10, the test kit said that between 7-10 is the desired range. I got the test kit from Greenwich Aquaria as well as i got the B-Ionic 2 part...i added yesterday 1ml per every 4 gallons of water (20ml total)
I keep the lights on for about 8 hours or so, and all the parameters are stable, what should i do?

BlueSi4 · 11-10-2007, 10:48 PM

1. I did my research on the Torch regarding flow, water quality, light, etc...i also made sure that before i bought it, i talked with the guys at the store to let them know my tank and my setup as well as my parameters, and they told me that it should be fine.
2. I added the water because after i did the aquascaping, i was short on water, so i let it settle before i added any more water. Then the salinity was a bit high so i just added fresh water.
3. I didn't acclimate the torch, but it was doing fine before i put the water in...

**nanoreefer22** · 11-10-2007, 11:32 PM

You added rock and coral in the same day?

EmilyT · 11-10-2007, 11:37 PM

my torch was a little fussy the first few days i got it. You probably know it shrinks up like that during the night, but just making sure. I actually freaked out because one of the heads wasn't opening up. I would monitor it, and like everyone else has said, take it a little slower on the water changes. I find my torch to be pretty durable, but im not saying that thats true for all torches.

BlueSi4 · 11-11-2007, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nanoreefer22


	You added rock and coral in the same day?

No, i just changed the rock around and did some aquascaping, then the next day after it was all settled and stuff, i added the torch.

11-09-2007, 03:38 AM	#11
KathyC Rafflemeister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barnum Island Posts: 4,760 Reefer Ratings: (81) Friends: (54)	Oriol...why did you need to add 5 or 6 gallons of water to a 46 g tank..was it just to fill the tank back up after your acquscaping project? You're saying ro/di water ..was there salt in it so that it matched the SG in the tank? Was the temp about the same in the tank & the water you added? If you are 'topping off' due to evaporation, you should just add ro/di water with no salt. If you're filling your tank back up for whatever reason (water change ..removed some rocks..) you should be using ro/di water with salt in it that matches the SG of what you have in the tank & the temp should either be the same or just a tiny bit warmer. Hopefully your coral had just gone to 'sleep' for the night..do keep us updated! __________________ Don't just treat the symptom, remedy the cause!

11-10-2007, 11:32 PM	#14
nanoreefer22 YoYa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Posts: 10,079 Reefer Ratings: (77) Friends: (21)	You added rock and coral in the same day? __________________ Kris MR Team

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11-10-2007, 10:32 PM	#12
BlueSi4 Blu By U Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scarsdale, NY Posts: 535 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (3)	The torch doesn't seem to open as much as it did the first day i put it in...only a few tentacles are coming out and opening, i really don't know why. I tested Alk and i got a 10, the test kit said that between 7-10 is the desired range. I got the test kit from Greenwich Aquaria as well as i got the B-Ionic 2 part...i added yesterday 1ml per every 4 gallons of water (20ml total) I keep the lights on for about 8 hours or so, and all the parameters are stable, what should i do?

11-10-2007, 10:48 PM	#13
BlueSi4 Blu By U Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scarsdale, NY Posts: 535 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (3)	1. I did my research on the Torch regarding flow, water quality, light, etc...i also made sure that before i bought it, i talked with the guys at the store to let them know my tank and my setup as well as my parameters, and they told me that it should be fine. 2. I added the water because after i did the aquascaping, i was short on water, so i let it settle before i added any more water. Then the salinity was a bit high so i just added fresh water. 3. I didn't acclimate the torch, but it was doing fine before i put the water in...