Ultra Banana Torch Coral
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with Electric Gold That Commands Attention
Looking for a showpiece that stops you mid-stride... The Ultra Banana Torch Coral is one of the most coveted color morphs in the reef-keeping hobby, prized for its vivid, saturated golden-yellow tentacles that pulse and sway with every ripple of flow. This is not your everyday torch — the "Ultra" designation signals exceptional coloration that is rarer and far more striking than standard aquaculture varieties. If you're looking to buy an Ultra Torch coral online, quality and lineage matter enormously, and this specimen delivers on both counts.
Torch corals are a rewarding long-term investment for any serious reef tank — they grow steadily over time, eventually becoming sprawling, multi-head colonies that become the anchor piece of any saltwater aquarium. Their long, flowing tentacles give the display a sense of movement and life that few other large polyp stony corals can match. Torches also develop a recognizable presence in a reef environment, extending fully under good conditions and visibly responding to feeding, which makes every session deeply satisfying.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Ultra Banana Torch Coral
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Current Size: Single to multi-head colony (contact us for current availability)
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Care Level: Moderate (sensitive to parameter swings; consistent chemistry is key)
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (produces sweeper tentacles that can sting neighboring corals)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from target feeding with meaty foods such as mysis or coral-specific blends 1–2x per week
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Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (maintain adequate spacing from other corals)
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Water Conditions: 72–78°F | pH 8.1–8.3 | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | dKH 8–9.5 | Mg 1250–1350 | moderate lighting and moderate flow
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, carefully quarantined, and fully conditioned in our system — eating well and acclimated to aquarium life before it ever ships to you. We don't move coral until it's ready, because your success is our reputation.