Dragon Soul Torch - Large

Overview

The Torch Coral is one of the most recognizable and highly sought-after large-polyp stony corals. Its long, flowing tentacles create beautiful movement, while its brightly colored tips make it an impressive centerpiece in a reef aquarium.

Torch Corals are available in green, gold, yellow, purple, blue, rainbow, and other premium color varieties. With stable water parameters, suitable lighting, and adequate spacing, they can develop into spectacular colonies.

Care Requirements

Lighting and Water Flow

Torch Coral generally performs best under moderate reef lighting. A PAR range of approximately 80–150 is suitable for many specimens, although the ideal level may vary according to the coral’s origin, coloration, and previous lighting conditions.

Provide moderate, indirect, and variable water flow. The tentacles should move gently and naturally without being pushed forcefully in one direction. Strong direct flow can damage the soft tissue against the coral’s skeleton.

Aquarium Placement

Place the coral in the lower or middle area of the aquarium, depending on the strength of the lighting system. Secure it on stable rockwork where it cannot fall or touch neighboring corals.

Good tentacle extension, stable coloration, and gentle movement normally indicate that the placement is suitable.

Recommended Water Parameters

Feeding

Torch Coral contains symbiotic zooxanthellae and obtains much of its energy through photosynthesis. Occasional target feeding may support growth, tissue development, and coloration.

• Finely chopped mysis shrimp.
• Small pieces of marine-based meaty food.
• Specialized LPS coral pellets.
• Fine plankton-based coral preparations.

Avoid feeding pieces that are too large, and remove uneaten food to prevent unnecessary nutrient accumulation.

Compatibility and Aggression

Torch Coral is considered an aggressive coral. It can extend long sweeper tentacles capable of severely stinging nearby corals.

Leave approximately 15–25 cm of open space around the colony. More space may be required when the aquarium has strong or changing water flow.

Acclimation

Acclimate the coral gradually to the aquarium’s water conditions and lighting. Begin in an area with lower light intensity, then move it gradually toward its intended position.

Avoid exposing a newly introduced Torch Coral immediately to intense lighting or strong direct water flow.

Signs of Good Health

• Full and consistent tentacle extension.
• Strong coloration without unusual fading.
• Healthy tissue covering the upper skeleton.
• Normal feeding response.
• No brown jelly, tissue recession, or exposed skeleton.