Green Torch - Pink Tip
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Placement: Lower to mid-level rockwork or sandbed, allowing room for tentacle extension
Ideal Water Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27°C (75–81°F) |
| Salinity | 1.024–1.026 SG |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| Alkalinity | 8–9.5 dKH |
| Calcium | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate | 0.03–0.08 ppm |
| Flow | Moderate, indirect, gentle sway |
| Lighting | Moderate (100–150 PAR) with enhanced fluorescence under blue-spectrum lighting |
Feeding & Nutrition
Torch corals benefit from occasional feedings despite being largely photosynthetic. They readily accept mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, LPS pellets, and fine marine foods. Feeding 1–2 times per week encourages fuller polyp extension, faster branching, and richer coloration. Target feeding at night or during strong extension is ideal.
Notes
Give torches plenty of space—they have long sweeper tentacles and can sting nearby corals.
Avoid strong, blasting flow, which can damage the fleshy polyps.
Stable parameters, especially alkalinity and calcium, are essential for long-term health.
Excellent motion coral for mixed reefs, adding both color and dynamic movement.
Quick Summary
Scientific Name:Euphyllia glabrescens
Common Name: Green Torch Coral – Pink Tip
Type: LPS Coral (Euphyllia)
Difficulty: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate (100–150 PAR)
Flow: Moderate, Indirect
Placement: Lower/Middle Tank; Rockwork or Sandbed
Reef Safe: Yes (Semi-Aggressive toward nearby corals)
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