Large Head size. The scientific name of Torch Coral is Euphyllia glabrescens. Torch Coral is a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) Coral. Torch Coral is moderately hardy. Euphyllia glabrescens has branched skeletal base which is covered by polyps. The polyps of Torch Coral are long and have single rounded tip. The long polyps of Euphyllia glabrescens wave with the water currents. Torch Coral has sweeper tentacles tipped by the stinging cells, nematocysts. Torch Coral extends its sweeper tentacles at night.
Flaming Ghost Torch (white tips) Coral
Torch Coral requires moderate to high intensity indirect lighting in the marine aquarium it inhabits. Actinic lighting and / or high output fluorescent lighting such as VHO and Power Compact are recommended for Euphyllia glabrescens. Torch Coral may take some time in adjusting to Metal Halide lighting. The coloration of Euphyllia glabrescens may be determined by the intensity of light the coral is exposed to.