Branching Tiger Torch

Branching Tiger Torch

Transform Your Tank with Stunning Natural Movement and Color

Looking for a centerpiece coral that commands attention... The Branching Tiger Torch (Euphyllia glabrescens) is one of the most sought-after torch variants in the hobby, prized for its bold striped tentacles — typically deep green or gold with contrasting tiger-like banding — that pulse hypnotically with every gentle current. Multi-branch colonies like this one are especially prized, offering layered visual depth that single-head specimens simply can't match. If you want something genuinely striking in your saltwater aquarium, this is it.

Branching Tiger Torches are long-lived, rewarding corals that grow steadily over time, eventually developing into impressive show colonies. Their sweeping tentacles extend fully during the day, giving the reef tank a sense of life and movement that's hard to replicate with any other LPS coral. They're also known to host clownfish-type marine species as a natural anemone substitute — an interactive display that never gets old.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Branching Tiger Torch
• Current Size: 2–4 inch colony (multi-head branching structure)
• Care Level: Moderate (consistent water parameters are essential for long-term health)
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (sweeper tentacles can reach 6+ inches; maintain spacing from neighbors)
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from weekly target feeding with meaty foods such as mysis or reef roids
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (keep distance from neighboring corals)
• Water Conditions: 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, pH 8.1–8.4, dKH 8–11, moderate lighting and moderate flow

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every Branching Tiger Torch we offer at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our systems until it's eating well and fully acclimated before we ship — so what arrives at your door is a healthy, stable specimen ready to thrive from day one.