Torch Coral

Jody Siso · 11-06-2007, 12:39 AM

Hi. I'm new to this but I just bought my first coral. I have a 29 gal bio cube, and my question is it doesn't look to good. It's not as full as it was @ the LFS the tentacles or whatever they are look more wilted than full. I asked them if I had to do anything as far as feeding them and they said no just give them 10hrs of light. But I keep reading that you have to feed them. I brang a sample of my water in and they said everything was good to go. I added my first clown with the coral. and put in 5 hermit crabs. I'm just trying to find out what's wrong!

vdituri · 11-06-2007, 12:43 AM

Don't panic just yet.
When I bought my torch it sulked for a good week.
Looked so puny.

They are photosynthetic and will feed themselves quite nicely using only the light. They will also grab meaty foods like most corals will. Small Krill or silversides will do. Be patient. Give it time to adjust to it's new surroundings.

p.s. - what kind of lights do you have him/her under? Depending on your lighting they may need more additional feedings.

Jody Siso · 11-06-2007, 01:12 AM

I have 1-36watt True Actinic 03 Blue 1-36 watt 10,000K Daylight

3-75 Watt Lunar Blue Moon Glow LED

The LFS said leave the lights on 10 hrs. but which ones? And at the end of the night do I leave any on?

dobejazz · 11-06-2007, 01:13 AM

I leave my moon lights on 24/7
do you have seperate switches for the actinc and the 10k?

Jody Siso · 11-06-2007, 01:26 AM

Yes theres 2 switches up top 1 for the flourescent and 1 for the actinic the only way to shut the moon lights off is to unplug it.

vdituri · 11-06-2007, 01:34 AM

You can get timers that you can plug the moonlights into and set an on and off time for them. They should be easy to find now, many people use them for their Christmas lights. Home Depot, Lowes etc.

If your 10,000 and Actinics have different plugs you can do the same thing to them.

I have my actinics start 1 hr before and go 1 hr after my 14,000 main lights are running. It to simulate sunrise and sunset.

Jody Siso · 11-06-2007, 07:32 AM

Thank You!

11-06-2007, 12:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jody Siso Bryozoan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	Torch Coral Hi. I'm new to this but I just bought my first coral. I have a 29 gal bio cube, and my question is it doesn't look to good. It's not as full as it was @ the LFS the tentacles or whatever they are look more wilted than full. I asked them if I had to do anything as far as feeding them and they said no just give them 10hrs of light. But I keep reading that you have to feed them. I brang a sample of my water in and they said everything was good to go. I added my first clown with the coral. and put in 5 hermit crabs. I'm just trying to find out what's wrong!

11-06-2007, 12:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral Don't panic just yet. When I bought my torch it sulked for a good week. Looked so puny. They are photosynthetic and will feed themselves quite nicely using only the light. They will also grab meaty foods like most corals will. Small Krill or silversides will do. Be patient. Give it time to adjust to it's new surroundings. p.s. - what kind of lights do you have him/her under? Depending on your lighting they may need more additional feedings. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-06-2007, 01:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jody Siso Bryozoan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Torch Coral I have 1-36watt True Actinic 03 Blue 1-36 watt 10,000K Daylight 3-75 Watt Lunar Blue Moon Glow LED The LFS said leave the lights on 10 hrs. but which ones? And at the end of the night do I leave any on?

11-06-2007, 01:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,248 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Torch Coral I leave my moon lights on 24/7 do you have seperate switches for the actinc and the 10k? __________________ Kelli

11-06-2007, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jody Siso Bryozoan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Torch Coral Yes theres 2 switches up top 1 for the flourescent and 1 for the actinic the only way to shut the moon lights off is to unplug it.

11-06-2007, 01:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Torch Coral You can get timers that you can plug the moonlights into and set an on and off time for them. They should be easy to find now, many people use them for their Christmas lights. Home Depot, Lowes etc. If your 10,000 and Actinics have different plugs you can do the same thing to them. I have my actinics start 1 hr before and go 1 hr after my 14,000 main lights are running. It to simulate sunrise and sunset. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-06-2007, 07:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jody Siso Bryozoan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Torch Coral Thank You!

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