Torch sweeper tentacles...24/7?

Reefpuck · 01/17/2018, 11:58 AM

Got this torch about a week ago...and I honestly don't think they sweepers have taken a break. It's relatively close to another torch, however with the way the flow works down there...the sweepers only sway one way and never hit the other one. Is this normal for a torch? The torch on the left has never shown sweepers...

organism · 01/18/2018, 04:33 PM

I've seen them do that in areas that have strong laminar flow, which I'm guessing is the case there?

oldhead · 01/19/2018, 07:03 AM

I'm more interested in the other one never showing sweepers because neither has mine.

Reefpuck · 01/19/2018, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by organism

I've seen them do that in areas that have strong laminar flow, which I'm guessing is the case there?

So you think if it was in a more random flow area it might help?

agruetz · 01/21/2018, 01:56 AM

Mine do a lot better in random flow. I have noticed they tend to lengthen or shrink the thickness of the tentacles in high flow.

organism · 01/23/2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefpuck

So you think if it was in a more random flow area it might help?

Yeah I don't think they like getting blasted on just one side, it's unnatural and might be what makes them extend the sweepers in a defensive move.

01/17/2018, 11:58 AM	#1
Reefpuck Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 1,122	Torch sweeper tentacles...24/7? Got this torch about a week ago...and I honestly don't think they sweepers have taken a break. It's relatively close to another torch, however with the way the flow works down there...the sweepers only sway one way and never hit the other one. Is this normal for a torch? The torch on the left has never shown sweepers... __________________ Josh Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef w/ 55g sump/fuge.

01/18/2018, 04:33 PM	#2
organism code monkey Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: santa ana Posts: 6,412	I've seen them do that in areas that have strong laminar flow, which I'm guessing is the case there? __________________ I don't always grow frags... but when I do, I prefer Dos Acros

01/21/2018, 01:56 AM	#5
agruetz Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 591	Mine do a lot better in random flow. I have noticed they tend to lengthen or shrink the thickness of the tentacles in high flow. __________________ 27 Gallon BioCube - 1 Gold Striped Marroon Clowns, Assorted Zoa's, and a clean up crew running around

01/19/2018, 07:03 AM	#3
oldhead Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 524	I'm more interested in the other one never showing sweepers because neither has mine.