Torch Coral

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 01:51 PM

I have a 8-9 headed torch which was doing awesome, till some idiot (me) put a bubble coral too close to the torch... The bubble is winning, and killed 4 heads in two days.. It can not reach the other heads of the torch, but I am not sure if I should break off the dead heads or just leave it be...

I am curious if the dead torch heads, which have a mugus on the ends, can effect the living and happy heads?

Please help me out with a quick decision, just so I don't lose more heads!

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 04:34 PM

C'mon someones gotta know!

Witfull · 08-28-2006, 04:35 PM

i would cut them off.....and put the bubble in isolation!!!!

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 05:50 PM

ok so what am i cutting it off with?

cheeks69 · 08-28-2006, 06:06 PM

If it's the branching torch you should be a ble to break it off with your hands but if the branches are too thick then use pliers or Dremel to cut them off.

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I am curious if the dead torch heads, which have a mugus on the ends, can effect the living and happy heads?

The only reason to worry would be if it was brown jelly or a bacterial infection if not then I wouldn't worry about it.

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

If it's the branching torch you should be a ble to break it off with your hands but if the branches are too thick then use pliers or Dremel to cut them off.

The only reason to worry would be if it was brown jelly or a bacterial infection if not then I wouldn't worry about it.

it is brown jelly like.. i will go take a pic... brb

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 07:09 PM

Woodstock · 08-28-2006, 07:27 PM

That pic looks like the bubble killed the torch heads.

Brown jelly disease is bad and can spread throughout your tank. I suggest dipping the torch in an iodine solution (lugos, etc) and keep a VERY close eye on other LPS in the tank for signs. It is a very quick killing bacteria but can be controlled if you're diligent.

On a side note, have you tried feeding the bubble? Mine would eat like an anemone! Large pieces often...

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 08:23 PM

how does the brown jelly disease come.. because it seemed like the bubble coral started killing it and then it got the disease as it was dying!

cheeks69 · 08-28-2006, 08:32 PM

LPS corals are susceptible to this infection the flesh will almost disintegrate, if your torch has it you'll notice. They can become infected in holding tanks and spread it. Was the Torch healthy with full expansion when you bought it ?

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 08:34 PM

yes this torch has been fine, till my bubble got huge lately and started stinging it!

Woodstock · 08-28-2006, 08:58 PM

It's a Small World

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 09:09 PM

Ok the bad piece of the torch is broken off, i will keep everyone up to date!

Thanks again!

reefjitsu · 08-28-2006, 09:15 PM

The torch should be ok, just make sure you move the corals far away from each other. You can see the sweeper tentacles that the bubble has formed. It will continue to kill the torch heads if allowed, and judging from the picture it should be able to reach the remaining torch polyps.

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 09:18 PM

nah it can't reach now.. but i am still looking for a good new spot for him just in case... he is a little farther over than the pic is shown now that i broke him off..

08-28-2006, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-28-2006, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-28-2006, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,673 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral That pic looks like the bubble killed the torch heads. Brown jelly disease is bad and can spread throughout your tank. I suggest dipping the torch in an iodine solution (lugos, etc) and keep a VERY close eye on other LPS in the tank for signs. It is a very quick killing bacteria but can be controlled if you're diligent. On a side note, have you tried feeding the bubble? Mine would eat like an anemone! Large pieces often... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

08-28-2006, 08:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral how does the brown jelly disease come.. because it seemed like the bubble coral started killing it and then it got the disease as it was dying! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

08-28-2006, 08:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,533 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Torch Coral LPS corals are susceptible to this infection the flesh will almost disintegrate, if your torch has it you'll notice. They can become infected in holding tanks and spread it. Was the Torch healthy with full expansion when you bought it ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

08-28-2006, 08:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral yes this torch has been fine, till my bubble got huge lately and started stinging it! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

08-28-2006, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,673 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral It's a Small World

08-28-2006, 09:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral Ok the bad piece of the torch is broken off, i will keep everyone up to date! Thanks again! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

08-28-2006, 09:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 740 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Torch Coral The torch should be ok, just make sure you move the corals far away from each other. You can see the sweeper tentacles that the bubble has formed. It will continue to kill the torch heads if allowed, and judging from the picture it should be able to reach the remaining torch polyps. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

08-28-2006, 09:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral nah it can't reach now.. but i am still looking for a good new spot for him just in case... he is a little farther over than the pic is shown now that i broke him off.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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