🔹 Nana Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens (Gold Tentacles with White Tips – Rare)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive (long sweeper tentacles; requires spacing)
Colour Form: A rare golden torch morph with shimmering gold tentacles tipped by clean, icy-white tips. Under actinic or reef-blue lighting, the tentacles glow molten gold while the white tips shine like pearls, producing a refined and elegant flame-like movement.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Euphylliidae
Lighting: Moderate to high (enhances golden tone and white contrast)
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
Water Flow: Moderate — creates natural swaying flame effect without stressing tissue
Placement: Mid to lower reef zones
🧬 Overview
The Nana Torch Coral is a rare Euphyllia variety that stands out for its elegant combination of golden flowing tentacles and contrasting white tips. The overall look is both regal and delicate, making it a sophisticated centerpiece for collectors who appreciate corals with subtle yet striking contrast.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
Although photosynthetic, the Nana Torch thrives with regular supplemental feeding of mysis, krill, or enriched brine shrimp. Target feedings 1–2 times weekly promote faster growth and head division. Maintain stable alkalinity and trace elements to preserve the purity of the gold and white coloration.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Best positioned in mid to lower reef zones with moderate flow. Under actinic lighting, the gold tentacles shimmer richly while the white tips glow with crystalline intensity, creating a gentle flame aesthetic.
📸 WYSIWYG Note
This coral is sold as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The exact Nana Torch Coral photographed is the specimen you will receive.