Ultra True Banana Torch Coral
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with Radiant, Sweeping Banana-Gold Tentacles
Looking for a show-stopping centerpiece coral... The Ultra True Banana Torch is one of the most visually striking Euphyllia in the hobby, prized for its vivid, warm banana-yellow coloration that glows under reef lighting with an intensity that stops you mid-step. True Banana morph examples with this level of color consistency and saturation are increasingly rare to source — this isn't a washed-out yellow or a simple gold; it's a deep, saturated banana hue that holds under a wide spectrum of aquarium lighting. When The Coral Boutique calls something "Ultra," it means this specimen has been hand-selected for exceptional color, polyp extension, and overall health.
Torch corals are beloved in the reef tank world for good reason — beyond the color, they bring movement and personality to your saltwater aquarium. Those long, flowing tentacles sway gently in moderate current, creating a hypnotic, almost anemone-like presence that makes the coral an instant conversation piece. As a large-polyp stony (LPS) coral, it grows steadily with proper care and will develop into a multi-head colony over time, increasing in both size and value. It also shares a well-documented hosting relationship with clownfish species — and yes, you may find your resident clownfish species claiming it immediately.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Ultra True Banana Torch Coral
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Current Size: Single to multi-head (see listing photos for current stock)
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (uses sweeper tentacles to sting nearby corals; allow adequate spacing)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental target feeding with meaty foods such as Mysis or Reef Roids 1–2x per week
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Reef Safe: Yes, with caution (maintain distance from neighboring corals)
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Water Conditions: 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, pH 8.1–8.4, dKH 8–11, calcium 400–450 ppm; moderate lighting and moderate flow
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen that leaves The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, quarantined, and fully conditioned in our Miami facility — feeding well and displaying full polyp extension before we ever pack a box. When you buy Torch Coral online, sourcing matters, and we stand behind the health of every coral we ship.