🔥⚡ Copper Torch (Mega Colour)
Euphyllia glabrescens
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Aggressive
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Colour Form: Intense metallic copper-orange tentacles with bright yellow or peach tips
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Water Conditions: 24–27°C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
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Family: Euphylliidae
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Lighting: Moderate to High
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Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
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Water Flow: Moderate to Chaotic
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Placement: Bottom to Mid-Level
Overview
The Copper Torch (Mega Colour) is a stunning high-grade morph of Euphyllia glabrescens, revered for its metallic copper-orange hue that shimmers under reef lighting. With glowing golden tips that resemble liquid metal in motion, this coral adds warmth and vibrant motion to any aquascape.
Favoured by collectors and serious hobbyists, this torch is not only a visual powerhouse but also a symbol of rare coral beauty, standing out even in fully stocked reef tanks.
Care & Feeding
Like all torch corals, the Copper Torch is photosynthetic but greatly benefits from target feeding with reef-specific blends like reef roids, Mysis shrimp, or finely minced seafood. Regular feeding supports faster growth, fuller polyp extension, and intensified colouration.
Its tentacles have strong stinging capacity, so place it with care and ensure safe distance from neighbouring corals.
Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1300–1400 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Position at the lower to mid-level zones of your aquarium in moderate, turbulent flow. Avoid strong direct currents that could damage its delicate tissue. Ample spacing is crucial to accommodate polyp extension and to prevent aggressive encounters with other LPS corals.
🧡🔥 Radiance Refined
The Copper Torch (Mega Colour) is a masterpiece of nature’s palette—its molten metallic tones bring both fire and elegance to your reef. A true centrepiece for those seeking colour intensity and flowing motion in one unforgettable coral.