Euphyllia glabrescens, commonly known as the Torch Coral, is a popular large polyp stony (LPS) coral admired for its long, waving tentacles tipped with contrasting colours. This tiny, tank-bred specimen offers an excellent opportunity to introduce vibrant movement and texture into your reef aquarium.
Lighting: Euphyllia glabrescens thrives under moderate lighting conditions. LED, T5, or metal halide lighting systems that provide a PAR range of approximately 100-200 are ideal. Avoid intense direct light to prevent bleaching.
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect water flow is recommended to gently sway the tentacles without causing damage. Strong currents can cause the polyps to retract and stress the coral.
Placement: Position this coral in a mid to lower area of the tank where it has ample space to extend its tentacles without touching neighbouring corals. Adequate spacing is essential to prevent aggressive interactions, as Euphyllia species can sting nearby corals.
Care Level: Moderate. Suitable for aquarists with some experience in maintaining stable water parameters and lighting. Regular monitoring of calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels will support healthy skeletal growth.
Diet: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, but benefits from occasional feeding of meaty foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or specialised coral foods to enhance growth and colour.
Reef Compatibility: Yes, with adequate spacing. Euphyllia glabrescens can be aggressive towards neighbouring corals due to sweeper tentacles, so maintain sufficient distance to avoid coral warfare.
Origin: Not Provided.
Maximum Size: Colonies can grow to approximately 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter under optimal conditions.
Minimum Tank Size: 90 litres (approximately 24 US gallons) to provide sufficient space and stable water quality.
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