Gold & Green Mouth Joker Torch

Torch corals are a cornerstone of the LPS world, and for good reason. Euphyllia glabrescens brings a unique combination of colour and movement to a reef aquarium. This variety presents with long, flowing tentacles with a distinct gold colouration, making it a standout piece.

In the home reef, a healthy torch coral will form a branching, calcified base from which its polyps extend. The tentacles are the main feature, gently swaying in the current and creating a dynamic focal point. These polyps are a rich gold, and under good lighting they seem to have their own internal luminescence. The central mouth of each polyp is often a contrasting shade, sometimes with a hint of green.

For best health, the Gold Torch needs stable conditions. It prefers moderate lighting, with PAR levels around 100-200, so a mid-level placement on the rockwork is ideal. Water flow should be indirect and moderate—enough to create that classic gentle sway, but not so strong that the polyps stay retracted. While photosynthetic, it benefits from occasional feedings of small meaty foods. Like other LPS, it consumes calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium to build its skeleton, so keep parameters stable: Ca at 420-440 ppm, Alk at 8-9 dKH, and Mg at 1300-1400 ppm.

Be mindful of its sweeper tentacles. A torch coral can be surprisingly aggressive towards its neighbours, so give it plenty of space to expand without stinging other corals. A gap of at least 15-20cm is a safe starting point. With proper placement, it coexists well in a mixed reef, adding a soft, hypnotic movement that complements more static corals.

This is not a WYSIWYG listing; you'll receive a specimen of the same species with similar size and colouration to the one pictured, hand-picked for health and colour.

We take livestock seriously. That's why we don't sell anything we wouldn't be comfortable putting in our own tank.

As we are direct from source, we import and sell direct to the public. This means you can buy with confidence knowing EMA prides itself on excellent handling and conditioning protocols.

Fish

All our fish held in a quarantine system for a minimum of 3 weeks. During this time, regular water changes are performed, and twice daily (or sometimes more) feedings are performed.

Copper is dosed and checked twice a day for ich and velvet.

During this treatment fish are given formalin baths for brooklynella and a minimum of 3 praziquantel doses is performed for flukes.

Coral

Our coral is quarantined for a minimum of 3 weeks, just like fish. During this time, regular water changes are performed, water testing done, and once a month a Fauna Marin ICP Total is performed.

Corals are inspected for pests/general health and are provided with a pest dip once a week for at least 3 weeks.

If we see signs of pests, the quarantine period is extended and/or additional dips are performed

If coral is bleached/unhealthy, it will remain in quarantine until healthy enough to sell.