Torch Coral (Euphyllia glabrescens) Care Guide

An LPS coral with long, flowing tentacles ending in bulbous tips. One of the most popular Euphyllia species. Has powerful sweeper tentacles that extend at night and can damage corals up to 15cm away.

Overview

Euphyllia glabrescens is a species in the family Euphylliidae. An LPS coral with long, flowing tentacles ending in bulbous tips. One of the most popular Euphyllia species. Has powerful sweeper tentacles that extend at night and can damage corals up to 15cm away. Clownfish frequently adopt it as a host. Many stunning color variants.

Taxonomy

Family: Euphylliidae
Genus: Euphyllia
Scientific name: Euphyllia glabrescens
Origin: Indo-Pacific

Habitat

Euphyllia glabrescens is a large-polyp stony coral of Indo-Pacific reefs with long, flowing tentacles tipped in contrasting colour. It relies on symbiotic algae and feeds on captured particles; aggressive sweeper tentacles require generous spacing from other corals.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 100 L
Temperature: 24-27 °C
pH: 8.1-8.4
Salinity: SG 1.024-1.026
KH: 8-12 dKH
Water flow: moderate
Adult size: 10-25 cm
Lifespan: 10-30 years
Difficulty: intermediate

Diet

Classified as omnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: weekly + photosynthetic. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.

Compatibility

Temperament: aggressive
Position in tank: bottom
Compatible tank mates: Clownfish, Wrasses, Gobies
Avoid with: Nearby Corals, Coral Nippers

Reef compatibility

Generally classified as reef-safe with caution: may disturb other sessile invertebrates, sting neighbouring corals or prey on small ornamental shrimps, so placement and tankmates need consideration.