Torch Corals - looking for experiences

[daplatapus]

Not from me, I love mine. It flows really nice and gives nice movement in the tank, especially if you have variable flow with a wave timer or Eco-tech's.

Feed it and it will grow. Mine loves Mysis

[arash53]

Originally Posted by ElGuappo

my clowns killed my torch.. when frightened they would dive into it crushing it.

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Mine killed my Torch ,open brain and plate.

I bought a RBTA ,they are hosting there now.

If they host on any LPS there is a high chance to kill them.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by arash53

Mine killed my Torch ,open brain and plate.

I bought a RBTA ,they are hosting there now.

If they host on any LPS there is a high chance to kill them.

Thank you

I've read, all over the web, stories of success and failure with clowns and torches
I'm hoping my little guy in a larger torch may be successful, but I'd still like to hear lots more input

And I'll add
I initially thought of getting some kind of BTA, but, of course, I am looking for an easier critter

[jorjef]

I find torches the most sensitive to keep healthy of the three (torch,
hammer and frogspawn) So I would think it would be effected the most by any rough treatment from a clown. My Maroon moves from my torches, to the toadstool but is very gentle compared to other clowns I have had so I haven't had any problems.

[gregzz4]

Hmm, that's a good point about it being the most sensitive of the 3
I even looked into a toadstool, but don't want one of those to die in my tank

Well, I'll leave this out there for another day or 2
If I don't get any 'good' replies, maybe I'll have to look into a BTA

[lockrookie]

her eis my two cents

had a torch clowns didnt touch it at all in my 50 it still dies a rotting stinky mess

just got another torch for the 180 we will see how that goes .. they are more sensative but essentially you dont "need" your clowns to host anything as such let nature do its thing they may host a rockand be happy about it.. just buy the corals you wish to have and let nature do its thing. if at first you dont succeed go a different route next time. i persoanally try everything once the fun things twice.

besides this is your tank not the clowns
they are evil bsterds anyays

[jorjef]

There ya go!! A 'little' research on BTA never hurt anyone... Let me know what you find out after 10 or 15 marathon nights of research.. The best advise you will ever receive for most things in this hobby is what you deduce from your experiences from your tank. What works in someones elses tank may not work in yours, or mine or the next guys....Time to take a few chances...lol. You have enough 'book' smarts, time to get some 'tank' smarts. Let your tank do the teaching now!!

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by jorjef

There ya go!! A 'little' research on BTA never hurt anyone... Let me know what you find out after 10 or 15 marathon nights of research.. The best advise you will ever receive for most things in this hobby is what you deduce from your experiences from your tank. What works in someones elses tank may not work in yours, or mine or the next guys....Time to take a few chances...lol. You have enough 'book' smarts, time to get some 'tank' smarts. Let your tank do the teaching now!!

like how you boycott crabs...lol

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

her eis my two cents

had a torch clowns didnt touch it at all in my 50 it still dies a rotting stinky mess

just got another torch for the 180 we will see how that goes .. they are more sensative but essentially you dont "need" your clowns to host anything as such let nature do its thing they may host a rockand be happy about it.. just buy the corals you wish to have and let nature do its thing. if at first you dont succeed go a different route next time. i persoanally try everything once the fun things twice.

besides this is your tank not the clowns
they are evil bsterds anyays

Originally Posted by jorjef

There ya go!! A 'little' research on BTA never hurt anyone... Let me know what you find out after 10 or 15 marathon nights of research.. The best advise you will ever receive for most things in this hobby is what you deduce from your experiences from your tank. What works in someones elses tank may not work in yours, or mine or the next guys....Time to take a few chances...lol. You have enough 'book' smarts, time to get some 'tank' smarts. Let your tank do the teaching now!!

Sigh
Some valid points

No point killing a nice torch just cause I want my clown to live in it

Guess I'll be doing some BTA thinkin'
Thanks guys

[jorjef]

Boycott seems a little understated.