Torch Coral

Euphyllia glabrescens

One of the most sought-after LPS corals, featuring long flowing tentacles with bright tips that sway elegantly in the current. A centerpiece coral for reef tanks.

Care Parameters

Light

Moderate

Flow

Moderate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Placement

Mid rock

Type

LPS

Aggression

Aggressive

Reef safe

Yes

Temperature

24–27°C

Suitable Equipment

PAR Meter

Digital pH Meter

Wave Maker

Internal Filter

Common Problems

Old Tank Syndrome

Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.

water

Filter Crash

The biological filter fails after aggressive cleaning, media replacement or a long outage.

equipment

Cloudy Water

Milky or hazy water that never fully clears.

water

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Care Parameters

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