We are new to reefing and have been up and running for about 2 months We started off with a few mushrooms and recently bought a torch coral after about 1 week one it has started to die or appears to be dying. any help would be great all the parameters are perfect we feed once a week with coral frenzy help plz
torch coral
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Jmck
Reef enthusiast
Pictures? Are you sure its dying and not just closed up? I thought the same about my torch coral, but it was probably just a little stressed.
ltljoker
The Great Tang Herder
what kind of lights do you have, where do you have it in the tank:shock:. (how high up is it on the rocks)
Smitty
Reef pro
Hello and welcome to the site...you said the tank has been up for 2 months...has it gone thru the entire nitrogen cycle? That may be an issue...idk? Also, like mentioned, you need strong lighting for corals. And last but not least, are you using regular tap water or r/o water. Tap water will also cause the demise of corals. Good luck and keep us informed. :)
dcantucson
Reef pro
Torches can also be effected by too much flow. It could be a number of things. More details are needed to help.
reeffreak
Reef pro
That is just color of the bulbs.We need to know what specific type of lighting and how many watts?Is it power compacts,T5"s or something else?
Tapwater is another problem.Heavy metals and other contaminants is present in tapwater.Corals and basically everything in saltwater are too delicate.Buy saltwater from the LFS or make your own with RO/DI water either from the LFS or grocery store.You can also invest in a RO/DI unit and make the water up at home.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
How many bulbs in the T5? If it's only two, then that's not nearly enough light to keep corals.
Jmck
Reef enthusiast
It wont be the lighting, can you give us a picture so we can see what you mean by dying.. What makes you think it is appearing to die?
reeffreak
Reef pro
You have enough light for the torch coral.
For now,I say the combination of tapwater and your system is not quite mature yet for corals.
For now,I say the combination of tapwater and your system is not quite mature yet for corals.
