Yellow Tip Torch Coral

Torch Coral

The Torch Coral (Euphyllia glabrescens) is one of the most striking and sought-after LPS corals, famous for its long, flowing tentacles and brightly coloured tips. Its dramatic movement creates an eye-catching display as the tentacles sway gently in the current, making Torch Coral an excellent feature piece in a reef aquarium.

Torch Corals are available in a wide variety of colour combinations, including green, gold, yellow, purple and contrasting tip colours. With stable water conditions and suitable placement, they can develop into impressive multi-headed colonies.

Care Information

• Care Level: Moderate

• Lighting: Moderate

• Water Flow: Moderate, indirect and varied

• Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium

• Temperament: Very Aggressive – powerful sting

• Diet: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional small meaty coral foods

• Reef Safe: Yes, with adequate spacing

• Temperature: 24–26°C

• Salinity: 1.024–1.026

• Calcium: 400–450 ppm

• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm

Important: Torch Corals can extend long sweeper tentacles and have a strong sting. Give them generous space from neighbouring corals. Avoid harsh, direct flow that causes the tentacles to whip violently against the skeleton.

Perfect for: Reef keepers looking for a spectacular LPS coral with exceptional movement, vibrant colour and standout centerpiece appeal.