About Torch Coral
Long, flowing tentacles in mesmerizing motion. Stunning centerpiece — but spaces aggressively, and Euphyllia brown jelly disease is a real risk.
Torches are gorgeous and surprisingly hardy if placement is right. They have long sweeper tentacles and will sting nearby corals — give 6+ inches of clearance. Acclimate slowly to lighting; avoid direct intense flow which keeps tentacles retracted.
Notes from the editors
What it looks like. Long, flowing tentacles with bulbous tips that wave continuously in the current. Color morphs include green, gold, "Hollywood Stunner" (bicolor), and rare "Aussie" varieties. Each tentacle ends in a distinct rounded tip.
In your tank. Stunning centerpiece coral but spaces aggressively — sweeper tentacles can sting corals up to 6 inches away. Susceptible to Euphyllia "brown jelly disease," a rapid-onset bacterial infection. New frags need slow acclimation to lighting.
Placement and care. Moderate light (80–150 PAR), moderate alternating flow. Mount on rockwork with clearance on all sides. Target feeding mysis or meaty pieces 1–2 times per week accelerates growth visibly.
Sourcing and feeding. Captive-propagated frags are the standard source for desirable morphs ($40–500+, with named Aussie morphs at the high end). Watch for "brown jelly" warning signs — receding flesh, mucus production — and isolate affected specimens immediately.
Care info is a starting point, not a guarantee. Individual specimens, water chemistry, and tankmate dynamics vary. Verify against multiple sources and adjust to what you observe. See our terms & disclaimers.
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Sources & attribution
- Taxonomy and accepted name from the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS AphiaID 207617).
- Description content adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Photo: (c) portioid, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY (via iNaturalist or Wikimedia Commons).