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Feeding Torch Coral

Feeding Torch Coral

Euphyllia glabrescens, or Torch Coral, is a favorite amongst saltwater aquarium enthusiasts. They come in a variety of colors, including green, brown, pink, golden, yellow and tan colors. Feeding Torch Coral takes some research and knowledge about this particular type of coral, but can be done successfully with moderate care. .. more »

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Green Torch Coral

Green Torch Coral

The scientific name of Green Torch Coral is also commonly known as Trumpet Coral or Pom-Pom Coral. Torch Coral is classified as a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) Coral. Its natural habitat originates from the Indo-Pacific region including Figi, Tonga, Solomon Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. It has long flowing polyps with single rounded tips, hiding its skeletal base most of the time. more »

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Torch Coral Care

Despite being relatively difficult to care for, Torch Coral care is quite a hobby amongst saltwater aquarium enthusiasts. Compared to some of the other coral types they are quite hardy, but that doesnt technically make them easy to care for. Torch corals are also known as Whisker Coral, Pom-Pom Coral, Branch Coral or Trumpet Coral. . more »

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Torch Coral

The scientific name of Torch Coral is Euphyllia glabrescens. It is also commonly known as Grape Coral, Trumpet Coral, Whisker Coral, Branching Anchor Coral or Pom-Pom Coral. Torch Coral is classified as a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) Coral. Its natural habitat originates from the Indo-Pacific region including Figi, Tonga, Solomon Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. more »

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Feeding Torch Coral
Torch coral originates from the Indo-Pacific region including Figi, Tonga, Solomon Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. These types of corals are carnivorous, which means that feeding torch coral does require not only providing an atmosphere where photosynthesis can occur, but also where a provision of acellular marine invertebrates, frozen meaty bits of raw shrimp, fish, squid, zooplankton and photoplankton. more »

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