Coral species · Torch Coral

Euphyllia glabrescens

Long, flowing tentacles with bright tips: the torch coral brings constant movement to the reef.

Overview

Euphyllia glabrescens, the torch coral, is a branching large polyp stony coral whose long, flowing tentacles move constantly in the current. Each branch ends in a single large polyp, and a mature colony becomes a dense head of swaying tentacles.

Appearance and colour

Tentacles are long and smooth, ending in rounded tips that are often a contrasting colour. Popular colourations include green, gold and purple bodies with bright yellow, green or pink tips.

Care in the aquarium

Torch corals prefer moderate lighting and moderate, alternating flow that moves the tentacles without folding them over. They accept small meaty foods, which helps with growth and colour. Their sweeper tentacles can extend well beyond the day-time polyp and sting other corals, so allow plenty of space around the colony.

At a glance

Torch Coral

Type LPS (large polyp stony)
Also known as Torch coral
Lighting Moderate
Water flow Moderate, alternating
Placement Middle of the reef
Feeding Small meaty foods
Care level Moderate
Temperament Aggressive; long sweeper tentacles

Every coral is unique. Photos are representative of the species; each colony varies in shape, size and colour.

Responsibly sourced

How we source Euphyllia glabrescens

Our corals are collected on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, from the northern areas of the Reef down to Bundaberg, our home. Our diving collection vessels are equipped for long-distance travel, so we can find the best corals and keep them in pristine condition on the way to our holding facility.

Jeremy leads our harvesting team, which is extensively trained in safe, sustainable collecting techniques. We work to a strictly limited quota across broad reef areas within specific zones, taking small numbers of corals of limited size and premium quality and leaving the majority of the coral intact.

At our Bundaberg holding facility, Travis and the team fine-tune feeding, lighting and husbandry so every coral is in top condition before it is carefully packed and shipped. Our growing aquaculture program supports our vision of offering a 100% aquacultured source of premium corals.

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Limited, selective harvest

A strictly limited quota, taken from broad reef areas in specific zones. Small numbers, limited sizes and premium quality.

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Stewardship and certification

We participate in Provision Reef, an industry stewardship program, and maintain CITES certification for responsible sourcing.

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Towards 100% aquacultured

Our growing aquaculture program in Bundaberg supports our vision of a fully aquacultured source of premium corals.

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