Tentacles: The Euphyllia Glabresens or Torch Coral has tentacles that can grow up to 5 to 10 cm long at night and can sting neighboring corals. Euphyllia Glabrescens with fluorescent tips can be placed next to other Euphyllia species such as the Euphyllia Paraancora and the Euphyllia Ancora as they do not sting other Euphyllia corals.
Placement: Place your coral approximately two-thirds of the way up the tank where it has a medium current and a low to medium light intensity. Leave a gap of 5 to 7 cm around this coral so that it does not suffocate neighboring corals.
Feeding: Although they are home to symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, they can meet their nutritional needs through photosynthesis. However, they benefit from additional feedings with LPS dust food or small Mysis shrimp, for example.
Lighting and Flow Requirements: The Euphyllia Glabrescens requires moderate water flow and moderate light (PAR 150-250). T5, metal halides or LEDs can all grow Torch corals if the correct PAR levels are provided. We recommend a color spectrum of 15-20K for the best color expression.
Care level:
- Simple Lighting requirements: Moderate (PAR 150-250)
- Water flow: Moderate
- Distribution: Fiji, Indo-Pacific, Australia, Solomon Islands
- Family: Euphylliidae
- Water conditions: 24 - 26 °C; Salinity 1.024-1.026 (1.025 is ideal); pH 8.1-8.4; Calcium 420-440 ppm, Alkalinity 8-9.5 dKH, Magnesium 1260-1350, Nitrate (NO³) <10ppm, Phosphate (PO4) <0.10ppm