Fake Banana Torch

Fake Banana Torch

Transform Your Tank with Vivid Neon Movement and Drama

Looking for a showpiece coral that stops people mid-step... The Fake Banana Torch is one of the most visually arresting Euphyllia variants on the market — named for its bold, banana-yellow tips that glow under reef lighting with an almost surreal intensity. This is not a coral you tuck into the background. It demands center stage, and it earns it.

Euphyllia glabrescens grows in a branching colony structure, adding impressive spread over time as each head splits and the torch expands its reach. Its long, flowing tentacles create hypnotic, gentle movement even in minimal current — making it as mesmerizing to watch as it is to photograph. Torch corals are beloved in the hobby for their personality: they respond visibly to their environment, making every small success feel rewarding.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Fake Banana Torch Coral
• Current Size: Single to multi-head colonies available (varies by stock)
• Care Level: Moderate (consistent water parameters are key to long-term success)
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (maintains long sweeper tentacles at night — space accordingly)
• Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental target feeding with meaty foods such as mysis or reef roids 1–2x per week
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (keep distance from neighboring corals)
• Water Conditions: 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, pH 8.1–8.3, dKH 8–11, Mg 1250–1350 ppm; moderate lighting and moderate flow

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every specimen we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it is actively feeding and displaying strong polyp extension. You receive a coral that is already thriving — not one still recovering from the journey.