Torch coral looking more like bubble coral

[Zane24]

I attached two photos. One shows how the torch coral looked for the first 6 months I had it. Lately the tenticles have been barely extending. The second picture actually shows something it's only done twice. It started looking more like a bubble coral than a torch coral. The heads seem to be growing but I was hoping someone could help me and let me know if this is something I need to worry about. There has been no changes in lighting, water movement, etc. The male clown has lived in it since day 1 and it never seemed to bother the coral. He swims in between the heads more than on it and he is not rough with it either.

 

[Fragman4]

Interesting, usually changes in water movement cause it to bubble up. How are your parameters?

 

[Zane24]

The parameters have been steady. Sg 1.025, ammonia 0, nitrite 0, phosphate undetectable, nitrates go up to 5 to 10 between weekly water changes. I have two powerheads that switch on and off or both on then both off. It's been the same since I put the torch in. I'm honestly clueless. It still seems to be doing good. The heads are growing. Is it common for them to bubble up like that?

 

[Fragman4]

As long as your water conditions are good, I wouldn't worry about it. Bubbling tips are not bad but receding tips are.

 

[Webmanny]

wow. Mine has never done this. Looks crazy. Don't know if this is normal, but like I said, I've had mine for a few months now and I have never seen it doing this.

 

[Tweaked]

Either extremely ****ed off, or extremely happy. Hoping for the latter. Keep us posted

 

[Zane24]

Thanks everyone I will update this as time goes on. I'm hoping it's extremely happy as well. I do have an aussie gold/ purple torch right next to it that has its tenticles extended.

 

[Reef Bass]

Very odd. Have you tried any PMS meds to reduce bloating?

 

[Zane24]

I have not tried any PMS meds but from my experience they never seem to work anyways..