Torch Coral – 24K Gold – Per Head
The 24K Gold Torch Coral (Euphyllia glabrescens) is a premium LPS coral prized for its long, flowing tentacles and intense gold colouration.
Under quality reef lighting, the 24K Gold variety can produce incredible fluorescent yellow-to-gold tones, while its extended tentacles create constant movement throughout the aquarium. It’s an outstanding feature coral for reef keepers wanting a high-impact Euphyllia with serious colour and presence.
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Care Information
Scientific Name: Euphyllia glabrescens
Common Name: 24K Gold Torch Coral
Coral Type: LPS
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect and variable
Placement: Middle areas of the aquarium
Temperament: Aggressive
Feeding: Photosynthetic with optional supplemental feeding
Aquarium Placement
24K Gold Torch Coral performs best with moderate lighting and gentle, oscillating water movement.
The tentacles should move naturally back and forth rather than being continuously blasted in one direction. Excessive flow can damage the fleshy tissue, while insufficient flow can allow detritus to accumulate around the coral.
Avoid immediately placing a new Torch Coral under extremely intense lighting. Gradual acclimation will help reduce stress and allow the coral to adjust.
Incredible 24K Gold Colour
The defining feature of this Torch is its brilliant gold colouration.
Under blue-spectrum reef lighting, the tentacles can display intense golden fluorescence, making this variety particularly impressive as a feature coral within a Euphyllia garden or mixed reef.
Colour intensity can vary depending on lighting, nutrients and the individual coral.
Feeding
Torch Corals receive most of their energy through photosynthesis but can benefit from occasional supplemental feeding.
Suitable foods include:
- Mysis shrimp
- LPS coral pellets
- Finely chopped marine foods
- Dedicated coral preparations
Occasional target feeding can help support healthy tissue and continued skeletal growth.
Give It Plenty of Space
Torch Corals are aggressive LPS corals and possess long sweeper tentacles capable of stinging neighbouring corals.
Allow generous clearance around each colony and consider its future growth when selecting a permanent position.
Stable Reef Parameters
Stable water chemistry is particularly important for Torch Corals. Maintain consistent:
- Calcium
- Alkalinity
- Magnesium
- Salinity
- Temperature
- Nitrate and phosphate
Rapid swings, particularly in alkalinity or salinity, should be avoided.
With its brilliant gold fluorescence, long flowing tentacles and incredible movement, the 24K Gold Torch Coral is an exceptional feature LPS for a mature reef aquarium.
Sold individually per head.
Colour, tentacle length, pattern and exact head size may vary between individual specimens.
