Green With Pink Tip Torch Coral

Green with Pink Tip Torch Frag

 

Common Names

• Green with Pink Tip Torch Coral
• Green Pink Tip Torch Frag
• Pink Tip Torch
• Euphyllia glabrescens

 

Identification

The Green with Pink Tip Torch Frag is a stunning variety of Euphyllia glabrescens, prized for its vibrant fluorescent green tentacles accented by striking pink tips. Its long, flowing polyps create graceful movement in the aquarium, making it an eye-catching centerpiece in any reef tank. Under blue or actinic LED lighting, the vivid green body and contrasting pink tips fluoresce brilliantly, adding exceptional color and motion to mixed reef aquariums.

 

Behavior & Role

Torch corals are known for their mesmerizing swaying tentacles that create a dynamic display in the aquarium. This LPS coral serves as an excellent focal point while adding texture and movement to reef aquascapes. It extends its polyps primarily during the day and benefits from stable water conditions and moderate nutrient levels.

 

Compatibility & Caution

While generally peaceful, Torch Corals possess long sweeper tentacles capable of stinging nearby corals. Provide 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) of space between this coral and neighboring specimens to prevent aggression. It can usually be placed near other Torch Corals when properly acclimated but should be kept away from most Hammer and Frogspawn corals unless the colonies are known to be compatible. Reef safe with fish and most invertebrates.

 

Care Level

Moderate

• Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons
• Temperature: 76–79°F (24–26°C)
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH

 

Place the frag in an area receiving moderate lighting (80–150 PAR) and moderate, indirect, turbulent water flow. Avoid direct, high-flow currents that can cause the fleshy polyps to retract or become damaged.

Although Torch Corals derive much of their nutrition from their symbiotic zooxanthellae, they benefit from occasional feedings of:

• Mysis shrimp
• Reef roids
• Finely chopped seafood
• Zooplankton-based coral foods

Maintaining stable calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels will promote healthy growth and vibrant coloration.

 

Tank Mates

Suitable companions include:

• Clownfish (often host Torch Corals)
• Gobies
• Blennies
• Tangs
• Wrasses
• Cardinalfish
• Chromis
• Most peaceful reef-safe fish and invertebrates

 

Fun Fact

The Green with Pink Tip Torch Coral is highly sought after for its dramatic color contrast and flowing tentacles. While clownfish may naturally choose it as a host in captivity, Torch Corals are not a natural host anemone, making this behavior an interesting adaptation often observed in home reef aquariums.