LPS Coral
🪸 Torch Coral Care Guide
Torch corals are stunning flowing LPS corals, but they need stable water, gentle indirect flow and plenty of space from other corals.
⭐ Friday Frags Care Score
⭐ Difficulty
Intermediate
💡 Lighting
Medium
🌊 Flow
Medium indirect flow
📍 Placement
Lower to middle rockwork
📈 Growth
Medium
⚠️ Aggression
High
🍽 Feeding
Optional weekly target feeding
🪸 Overview
Torch corals are best kept in a mature, stable reef aquarium. They extend long fleshy tentacles and can sting neighbouring corals, so spacing is just as important as lighting and flow.
📦 Acclimation Timeline
🌡 Float Bag
Float the sealed bag for 15–20 minutes to match temperature.
💧 Mix Water
Open the bag and slowly add small amounts of tank water over 20–30 minutes.
🪣 Coral Dip
Use a proper coral dip if you normally dip new arrivals. Always follow the product instructions.
💡 Light Acclimate
Start slightly lower in the tank and increase light exposure gradually if needed.
🪸 Place Carefully
Use the guide placement advice and avoid touching fleshy coral tissue.
👀 Observe
Avoid heavy feeding for 24–48 hours and allow the coral time to settle.
Start Torch corals lower in the tank and let them settle before moving them. Avoid strong light changes and do not place them straight into heavy flow.
🧪 Ideal Water Parameters
Temperature
24–26°C
Salinity
1.025
Alkalinity
8–9 dKH
Calcium
420–450 ppm
Magnesium
1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate
2–10 ppm
Phosphate
0.03–0.08 ppm
pH
8.0–8.4
💡 Lighting
Medium lighting is generally suitable. Avoid sudden increases in intensity and watch how the animal responds over the first week.
🌊 Flow
Aim for Medium indirect flow. Avoid blasting tissue directly and make sure debris does not settle for long periods.
🍽 Feeding
Optional weekly target feeding. Avoid overfeeding and remove uneaten food where possible.
📍 Placement
Best placed around: Lower to middle rockwork. Give enough room for growth and avoid irritating neighbours.
❤️ Friday Frags Tips
- Give Torch corals plenty of room from neighbouring corals.
- Avoid moving them repeatedly once they start opening well.
- If a Torch suddenly retracts, check flow and nearby stinging corals first.
🐛 Pest Awareness
- Flatworms
- Aiptasia on plug
- Vermetid snails
- Bristleworms around base
⚠️ Common Problems
- Brown jelly disease
- Tissue recession
- Closed polyps after stress
- Too much direct flow
❓ FAQ
Are Torch corals beginner friendly?
They are better for reef keepers with some experience because they need stable water and careful placement.
Can Torch corals touch Hammer corals?
It is safest to keep them apart. Torches are usually more aggressive and can damage other Euphyllia.
Why is my Torch not opening?
Common causes are shipping stress, too much direct flow, sudden light change, unstable parameters or irritation from nearby corals.
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Friday Frags Care Note
Every aquarium is different. These guides are based on general reef-keeping practice and Friday Frags experience. Always observe your coral and adjust care if needed.