torch coral question

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  1. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    its probably nothing to be alarmed about , but im still new and learning. and ive found the opinions and knowledged shared here is awesome. anyways, ive got a torch coral that has 2 "branches" sometimes one or the other will fully go back inside. but will slowly come out after a few hours it seems. this is with my lights fully on. is this common?
     
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  3. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    you got a pic? I can't picture what you mean by '2 branches'

    maybe you mean 2 heads? and one head's tentacles will suck in sometimes.

    assuming yes, that is what my torch does too.
     
  4. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    thnx peredhil. and yes i meant 2 heads. see im so new , that i dont even have the terminology. but i am learning . lol. hope that question isnt on the test.
     
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    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    mine does this also from time to time.
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Yep. Completely normal ;)
     
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    divott Giant Squid

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    thnx for all the help. being new to thios, im trying to figure out normal from terribly unnormal. hows the build going packleader? hope im not behind the times in asking that.
     
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    Good. Have finally ordered everything I need. Now just a matter of getting it all together ;) Thanks for asking! :)

    How long have you had the torch? Just keep it in a low flow, high light area and it will be happy for a long time to come ;)
     
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    divott Giant Squid

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    ive had the torch for 3 weeks now. its got a low flow going through it. and about midway in my tank. i also feed it some mysis and marine snow. good luck with what wil lbe an awesome tank .
     
  12. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yep, normal like said before. Just keep it swaying and it should be happy. Mine started off a year ago with two heads and now it has six or seven.