Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens
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pH
8.1–8.4
Temperature
24–27 °C
Colony size
20 cm
Min tank
200 L
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R1 038
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A large-polyp stony coral whose flowing tentacles come in many named colour morphs — gold, hellfire, dragon soul, holy grail — all one species at very different prices. Give it moderate flow, moderate light and generous space, as its sweepers will sting neighbours.
Care guide
Keeping Torch Coral healthy in a South African setup.
Placement & light
Place it low in the tank at first and move it up over a few weeks if it stays closed or browns. Match flow to the coral: most fleshy corals want gentle, indirect flow.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C, with salinity around 1.025–1.026. Alkalinity, calcium and magnesium matter more than any single reading: keep them stable and test weekly.
Feeding
Photosynthetic; benefits from target feeding. Most of its energy comes from light, so feeding supplements good lighting rather than replacing it.
Stinging & spacing
Aggressive sweeper tentacles. Many corals and anemones sting what they touch, some with sweeper tentacles that reach well beyond the colony at night. Leave clear space around Torch Coral as it grows.
Reef compatibility
Large angelfish and butterflyfish nip at corals and anemones; most reef fish, shrimp and snails leave it alone.
Propagation
Torch Coral can be fragged: cut or break a piece with a clean tool, glue it to a plug, and keep it in moderate light and flow while it heals.
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