So recently (29th of Jan 2023) I managed to get my hands on a dragon soul torch head (which was splitting). The torch coral was very healthy in the reef tank of the original owner. From the second it was placed in my reef tank the torch coral never fully extended.
First call of blame was lighting and flow. However the light intensity was decreased through acclimatation mode and even the torch was introduced in a low flow area. On the 7th of Feb, I caught my sand-sifting goby picking at one of the tentacles, and the fish was moved into the sump.
Something which I also noticed, the tissue of the torch seemed to split down (by creating a small hole and later on ripping at the bottom of the tissue.. (Not sure if you guys can understand this statement). This makes me think whether the coral is splitting hence why it is not extending.
I have attached some photos of the coral when it was introduced and also photos of the coral yesterday.
Parameters as of 07/02/2023:
Temp 24.5 Celsius or 76 Fahrenheit
Salinity: 1.026
Alk: 9.6 (tested again today still 9.6)
Nitrate: 5
Phosphate: 0.05
Calcium: 460
Magnesium: 1350
First call of blame was lighting and flow. However the light intensity was decreased through acclimatation mode and even the torch was introduced in a low flow area. On the 7th of Feb, I caught my sand-sifting goby picking at one of the tentacles, and the fish was moved into the sump.
Something which I also noticed, the tissue of the torch seemed to split down (by creating a small hole and later on ripping at the bottom of the tissue.. (Not sure if you guys can understand this statement). This makes me think whether the coral is splitting hence why it is not extending.
I have attached some photos of the coral when it was introduced and also photos of the coral yesterday.
Parameters as of 07/02/2023:
Temp 24.5 Celsius or 76 Fahrenheit
Salinity: 1.026
Alk: 9.6 (tested again today still 9.6)
Nitrate: 5
Phosphate: 0.05
Calcium: 460
Magnesium: 1350