Indo Green Torch Coral with Yellow Tips – Double Heads WYSIWYG (Euphyllia glabrescens)

The Green Torch Coral with Yellow-Lime Tips is a striking Euphyllia glabrescens prized for its vibrant green tentacles and contrasting yellow-lime tips. When fully extended, the long, fleshy tentacles sway naturally in the aquarium current, giving this LPS coral the dynamic movement that makes torch corals such a popular centerpiece. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, the fluorescent green coloration and brighter tips can become particularly pronounced.

This double-head WYSIWYG specimen features two established heads with the potential to develop into a larger branching colony over time. Torch corals grow by producing new heads from their branching skeleton, and favorable conditions can allow an established colony to gradually increase in size and head count. The exact specimen pictured is the coral you will receive, including its current size, coloration, head count, and development.

Recommended Care

• Scientific Name: Euphyllia glabrescens
• Common Name: Green 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 this torch on stable rockwork with plenty of open space surrounding both heads. The fleshy tentacles can extend well beyond the skeleton when fully expanded, so allow room for the coral to move freely without contacting nearby rockwork or other corals.

Moderate, indirect flow is ideal. The tentacles should gently sway in the current rather than being forced continuously in one direction. Avoid placing the coral directly in front of a powerful wavemaker, as excessive flow can prevent proper expansion or damage the delicate tissue.

Torch corals can be aggressive toward neighboring corals and may develop sweeper tentacles, particularly at night. Provide several inches of clearance from other corals and leave additional room for future growth.

Lighting

Green Torch Coral generally performs well under 80–150 PAR. Moderate lighting is typically sufficient for maintaining healthy tissue, coloration, and growth.

When introducing this WYSIWYG specimen, start toward the lower end of the recommended range if its previous lighting is unknown and acclimate gradually to stronger illumination. Avoid making sudden increases in PAR or photoperiod.

Blue-heavy reef lighting can enhance the fluorescent green coloration and make the yellow-lime tips stand out, while a balanced reef spectrum provides a more natural representation of the coral's overall coloration.

Feeding

Euphyllia glabrescens is primarily photosynthetic, but supplemental feeding can provide additional nutrition and support continued 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 can be beneficial 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 without irritating the coral.

The Green Torch Coral with Yellow-Lime Tips Double Heads is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking for vibrant color, strong contrast, and the unmistakable flowing movement of a torch coral. With two established heads and attractive green-to-yellow-lime coloration, this WYSIWYG specimen makes a beautiful addition to an LPS collection or established mixed reef.