Dragon Soul Torch WYSIWYG (Euphyllia glabrescens)

The Dragon Soul Torch is a premium Euphyllia glabrescens variety valued for its rich coloration, long flowing tentacles, and strong movement in the reef. Depending on the specimen and lighting, the tentacles can display a combination of gold, orange, green, and yellow tones, with contrasting tips that add additional depth and definition. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, the fluorescent pigments become particularly noticeable, giving the coral a vibrant appearance while maintaining the natural flowing movement characteristic of torch corals.

Torch corals grow by developing additional heads from their branching skeletal structure, allowing a healthy specimen to gradually develop into a larger multi-headed colony. When fully expanded, the fleshy tentacles sway gently with the current and can extend well beyond the skeleton. This is a WYSIWYG specimen, so the exact coral pictured is the coral you will receive, including its current size, head count, coloration, and development.

Recommended Care

• Scientific Name: Euphyllia glabrescens
• Common Name: Dragon Soul Torch Coral
• Care Level: Moderate
• Lighting: Moderate, approximately 80–150 PAR
• Water Flow: Moderate — indirect, variable flow that allows the tentacles to sway naturally
• Placement: Lower to Middle aquarium
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Growth Form: Branching, multi-headed colony
• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; supplemental feeding is beneficial

Placement & Flow

Place the Dragon Soul Torch on stable rockwork with plenty of open space around the coral. The tentacles can expand considerably when fully extended, so allow sufficient clearance from neighboring corals.

Moderate, indirect flow is ideal. The tentacles should gently sway back and forth in the current rather than being continuously pushed in one direction. Avoid concentrated flow directly at the heads, as excessive turbulence can prevent full expansion and potentially damage the soft tissue.

Torch corals can be aggressive toward neighboring corals and may produce long sweeper tentacles, particularly after the lights go out. Provide several inches of separation from nearby corals and additional room for future colony growth.

Lighting

Dragon Soul Torch corals generally perform well under 80–150 PAR. Moderate lighting is typically sufficient for healthy tissue, coloration, and growth.

When introducing a new WYSIWYG specimen, acclimate it gradually to your aquarium's lighting, especially if your system provides substantially stronger lighting than the coral's previous environment. Avoid sudden increases in intensity or photoperiod.

Blue-heavy reef lighting can enhance the fluorescent qualities of the Dragon Soul coloration, while a balanced spectrum provides a more natural representation of the coral's overall appearance.

Feeding

Euphyllia glabrescens is primarily photosynthetic, but it can also capture larger food particles. Supplemental feeding can provide additional nutrition and support growth and development of new heads.

When the tentacles are fully extended, offer appropriately sized foods such as mysis shrimp, finely chopped marine seafood, small zooplankton-based foods, or quality LPS coral foods. Feeding once or twice per week is generally sufficient depending on the aquarium's nutrient levels and overall feeding routine.

Avoid oversized food particles and maintain adequate circulation after feeding to help distribute nutrients and prevent excess food from accumulating around the coral.

The Dragon Soul Torch is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking for a colorful, flowing LPS coral with strong visual movement and the potential to develop into an impressive multi-headed colony. This WYSIWYG specimen lets you purchase the exact coral shown, making it a beautiful addition to an established LPS collection or mixed reef.