Euphyllia glabrescens is a species of stony coral and is classified as a large polyp stony coral. It grows branched with several heads that form long, thread-like tentacles. It is therefore also called "Torch Coral". It is one of the most popular LPS coral species, mainly due to the fact that it is one of the most popular maricultured species in Indonesia. It is rarely found in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, and is also not common in the Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific, China Sea and Pacific Islands, but has a wide distribution range. It is adapted to different habitats, in the aquarium it likes medium light intensity, sandy current and high nutrient levels. It often reacts very sensitive to low KH-values, this should best not fall below 8°KH. Particularly popular are the golden fluorescent color variants - the so-called Golden Torch. Here are several variants of the "Torch" in circulation - Holy Grail, Dragon Soul, Hellfire, NY Knicks, 24k Golden Torch, as well as other color morphs such as the Black Torch, Rasta Torch or Green Lantern.
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