Torch coral reef compatibility check
Euphyllia glabrescens
Torch coral (Euphyllia glabrescens) is an intermediate-level LPS coral that needs at least 30 gallons. It is listed as reef safe; aggressive sweeper tentacles can sting neighbors. Plan moderate light and moderate flow (placement: middle reef with generous clearance). Add it as middle-stage livestock once the tank is at least 3 months old.
High-impact LPS, but placement space matters as much as light.
Who it is for
Good fit for
- ✓ Tanks of 30+ gallons at the animal's adult size.
- ✓ Reef tanks with corals and invertebrates.
Not a fit for
- ✕ Tanks under 30 gallons, even while it is small.
- ✕ Keepers without some reef experience and stable parameters.
- ✕ New tanks; wait until the system is about 3+ months old.
- ✕ Aggressive sweeper tentacles can sting neighbors.
Compatibility warnings
- Aggressive sweeper tentacles can sting neighbors.
- Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
- Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
- Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.
Professional planning context
- Use the 30 gallon minimum as an adult-planning floor; display length, aquascape, and existing tankmates can raise that floor.
- Hold this entry until the system has at least 3 months of maturity or equivalent stability evidence.
- Placement should be validated against measured PAR, turbulent flow, allelopathy/stinging distance, and future colony growth.
Tank fit and maturity gate
ReefCrafter uses 30 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.
This animal should wait until the tank has enough age, food web stability, or parameter history.
Care notes
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Safe
- Adult size
- Varies
- Placement
- middle reef with generous clearance
- Diet
- Photosynthetic; accepts occasional meaty coral foods.
- Flow
- Moderate
- Light
- Moderate
- Bioload
- 0.6
- Stocking stage
- Middle
Related species
- Chalice coral
Same 30-gallon floor.
- Favites brain coral
Same 30-gallon floor.
- Frogspawn coral
Same 30-gallon floor.
- Goniopora (flowerpot coral)
Same 30-gallon floor.
Equipment that fits
- Kessil A360X Controllable LED with WiFi Dongle
Lists about 280 PAR at 18 in, enough for a moderate light need.
- Red Sea ReefLED 50
Lists about 110 PAR at 18 in, enough for a moderate light need.
- Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue LED
Lists about 120 PAR at 18 in, enough for a moderate light need.
Related reading
Questions
What size tank does torch coral need?
ReefCrafter plans for at least 30 gallons, plus growth space and the stability a larger water volume gives.
Is torch coral reef safe?
It is listed as reef safe in ReefCrafter's catalog. Watch for: Aggressive sweeper tentacles can sting neighbors.
Is torch coral good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate care, so most beginners should add it later, after parameters have been stable for 3+ months.
How much light and flow does torch coral need?
ReefCrafter lists a moderate light need and moderate flow (placement: middle reef with generous clearance). In planner terms that starts around 100 PAR.