🔥🔥 Hellfire Torch
Euphyllia glabrescens
Quick Stats
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Aggressive
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Colour Form: Bright orange-red tentacles with glowing yellow tips, resembling flickering flames
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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 Hellfire Torch is a striking morph of Euphyllia glabrescens known for its fiery orange-red tentacles contrasted with bright yellow tips, mimicking the appearance of burning flames. This coral brings dramatic colour and movement to reef tanks, making it a favourite for enthusiasts seeking a bold visual impact.
Its vibrant hues are enhanced under moderate to strong lighting, where the tentacles extend gracefully, creating a mesmerizing display reminiscent of hellish fire.
Care & Feeding
This torch coral thrives with stable water parameters and moderate to high lighting. Feeding with planktonic or coral-specific foods such as reef roids promotes healthy growth and vibrant polyp extension.
Due to its aggressive tentacles, it requires ample space to prevent damage to 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
Place the Hellfire Torch coral from the bottom to mid-level areas of the tank with moderate water flow, avoiding strong direct currents. Provide sufficient space from other corals to avoid stinging conflicts.
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