Fake Banana Torch Coral
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with Electric Gold That Never Stops Moving
Looking for a showpiece that earns double-takes... The Fake Banana Torch is one of the most visually arresting Euphyllia variants in the reef hobby — its long, swaying tentacles glow in vivid yellow-gold tones that pop under reef lighting like nothing else in the tank. The name is playful, but the impact is dead serious. This is the kind of coral that anchors a build and draws eyes the moment someone walks into the room.
Torch corals are known for their mesmerizing flow — the tentacles respond to even gentle water movement, giving your reef a constant sense of life and rhythm. As colonies mature, they develop multiple heads over time, rewarding patient aquarists with an ever-expanding centerpiece. They also form well-known symbiotic relationships with clownfish species — a classic pairing that adds another dynamic layer to any saltwater aquarium.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
-
Common Name: Fake Banana Torch Coral
-
Current Size: Single to multi-head frag (varies per specimen)
-
Care Level: Moderate (consistent water parameters are key)
-
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (keep clear of neighboring corals — sweeper tentacles reach)
-
Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental target feeding with meaty foods such as mysis or coral-specific blends 1–2x per week
-
Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (maintain adequate spacing)
-
Water Conditions: 72–78°F | dKH 8–12 | pH 8.1–8.4 | SG 1.025–1.026 | moderate lighting and moderate flow
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Fake Banana Torch that leaves The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our systems until it's actively extending and feeding — so it arrives ready to thrive, not just survive. When you buy coral online, that pre-ship health check makes all the difference.