Green with Blue Tip Torch
Green with Blue Tip Torch
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Description
Description
Green with Blue Tip Torch Coral Frag
The Green with Blue Tip Torch is a striking Euphyllia coral admired for its flowing movement and eye-catching colour contrast. Featuring vibrant green tentacles finished with electric blue tips, this torch coral creates constant motion and strong visual impact, making it a standout centrepiece in both mixed and LPS-dominant reef systems.
Elegant yet bold, this coral combines classic torch movement with a refined colour palette that fluoresces beautifully under blue lighting.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Torch corals (Euphyllia glabrescens) are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, including:
Indonesia
Australia (Great Barrier Reef)
Fiji and Tonga
The Philippines
They naturally inhabit sheltered reef slopes and lagoon environments where lighting is moderate and water flow is gentle to moderate.
A Brief History
Torch corals have long been favourites in the reef hobby due to their dramatic movement and strong presence. Blue-tipped morphs became especially popular with the rise of modern LED lighting, which enhances fluorescence and brings out vivid tip coloration against the green tentacles.
The Green with Blue Tip Torch is valued for its balance of colour, movement, and classic Euphyllia appeal.
Appearance & Growth
Classed as an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, this torch coral features:
Long, flowing tentacles
Bright green base colour
Distinct blue tips with strong fluorescence
Excellent extension in stable systems
Growth is moderate, with heads splitting over time under optimal conditions.
Placement & Lighting
Green with Blue Tip Torch performs best under moderate lighting.
Lighting: Medium
Best placed in the mid to lower areas of the aquarium
Excessive light may cause retraction or colour fade
Flow Requirements
Provide gentle to moderate, indirect flow.
Tentacles should sway naturally
Avoid strong, direct flow which can damage tissue
Water Chemistry
Stable reef parameters are essential. Maintain consistent levels of:
Calcium
Alkalinity
Magnesium
Alongside stable salinity and temperature. Regular testing and water changes are recommended.
Feeding
While photosynthetic, this torch coral benefits from occasional feeding:
Mysis shrimp
Brine shrimp
LPS-specific coral foods
Feeding once or twice weekly can support growth and colour intensity.
Temperament & Spacing
Torch corals are aggressive and possess long sweeper tentacles.
Allow generous spacing from neighbouring corals
Avoid placing near other Euphyllia or delicate species
Frag Size & Natural Variation
Frag Size: Typically 1 head
As a natural coral, tip colour intensity and tentacle length may vary slightly between frags and depending on tank conditions.
Care Summary
Care Level: Moderate
Flow: Low–Medium
Lighting: Medium
Temperament: Aggressive
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