Ailing torch - help?

[Darkstar04]

I have a torch in my 29g which has been in there for several months. A couple months ago, it started having polyp extension problems. The individual polyps went from average 5" to 1/4". If I see it with 1/2" extension, I consider that a good day.

I figured there was a problem with my light, or my water quality; but I have other corals that are doing great. My frogspawn is beautiful, monti cap does fine, candycane is gorgeous, kenya tree and xenia grow almost faster than I want.

I have some green star polyps that lost a lot of their PE about the same time, however. I figured whatever was bothering the torch was bothering the GSPs too.

Water parameters are great, other than dKH. It is at 7 right now, and I have been trying to get it a bit higher.

Any insights?

 

[Sk8r]

WHere is the kenya tree relative to the torch? That can be a problem. Try the torch next to the frog. Mine can touch with no problem, but be careful: some torches may be hotte.r

 

[Darkstar04]

The kenya is only 6" or so from the torch. I used to have the torch near the frogspawn, but it still had the same problem. Come to think of it, though, I might have had the kenya over there at the same time.....

 

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Bingo.

 

[stevedola]

Flow is also a concern; make sure its slow and gentle.

 

[Darkstar04]

I am thinking about getting rid of the kenya anyway. It is kind of big for the size of my tank now, and if it playing chemical warfare to boot......

 

[Jamokie01]

Carbon is always a good idea in a mixed reef, doesnt mean you can stick the corals right next to eachother, but it definitely helps