I have had a torch for approximately three weeks. First two weeks everything looked fine, but last week it has been laying down a fair bit -- tentacles are extended but are often flat and a bit lifeless (see torch on the right of photo). Any experienced torch keepers know if this is a response to a specific issue? Or is it a usual process of elimination in terms of parameters, lighting, flow?
Thanks in advance for any possible insight. Parameters and some info included below pic.
25 gallon frag tank w/ single gyre with randomized laminar flow (three existing torches show moments of peace as well as regular, nice movement)
Ca: 410
Alk: 8.5
Mg: 1400
NO3: 2.5
PO4: 0.02
PAR: ~150
Still in early tank stages at about 5 months in.
Dose 1 ppm nitrates/day (Brightwell neoNitro)
Dose ~5mL All-for-Reef 2-3 times/week to maintain alk in 8.3-.8.7 range.
Coral feeding a couple of times a week with RedSea Reef Energy+
LPS frag tank (~15 LPS frags all added in the last 6 weeks), other corals seem to be doing well.
Springeri damsel, ruby red dragonet, 3 dwarf blue hermits, 6 astraea snails
Thanks in advance for any possible insight. Parameters and some info included below pic.
25 gallon frag tank w/ single gyre with randomized laminar flow (three existing torches show moments of peace as well as regular, nice movement)
Ca: 410
Alk: 8.5
Mg: 1400
NO3: 2.5
PO4: 0.02
PAR: ~150
Still in early tank stages at about 5 months in.
Dose 1 ppm nitrates/day (Brightwell neoNitro)
Dose ~5mL All-for-Reef 2-3 times/week to maintain alk in 8.3-.8.7 range.
Coral feeding a couple of times a week with RedSea Reef Energy+
LPS frag tank (~15 LPS frags all added in the last 6 weeks), other corals seem to be doing well.
Springeri damsel, ruby red dragonet, 3 dwarf blue hermits, 6 astraea snails