Issues with hammer and torch extension

[jimkyle74]

Im having an issue with my hammer and torch opening fully if anyone has any advice thanks in advance... I also noticed on the torch, it doesnt have the normal ring of "flesh" around the top area like normal. That was how it looked when I got the frag and it has remained the same.

56 gal. column 165 blackbox full spec led.

ammo. 0
nitrite 0
nitrate 5
calc 460
alk 12 (which is the same as my lfs)
mag 1300
ph 8.2
temp 78
sal. .026
phos. .02

I also have a t5 4 bulb fixture that i'm not using because I just felt it wasn't strong enough. 96 watts total. Didn't know if I should go back to that.

 

[Pluedke1]

IME my lps don't open all the way when they need more flow or parameters are off. How much flow is it under? How long has it been since your light change? Your alk is on the high end, regardless of lfs I would bring it down. Good luck!