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Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 11:57 am
by bunnyhop
Hey everyone,
I was at my local fish store the other day and I saw this torch coral that I just can't seem to identify. The staff there had no idea what it was either - they said it's something they've never come across before, possibly a new type.

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 12:34 pm
by rusticfox
Could it be an Indo gold torch, or something entirely new like the store mentioned?

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 2:17 pm
by Ridgeon
aussie torch

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:54 pm
by knight0r
Aussie gold torch

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 4:34 pm
by flame9
very nice Aussie Gold Torch, keep the lighting low and you'll be rewarded with those gorgeous, vibrant tentacles staying a lovely golden hue.

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:11 pm
by sweetie_22
I've had a gold torch for ages now, no big deal.

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 6:40 pm
by stardog
In the UK, we actually refer to them as 'Aussie Yellow Tipped Gold'. To keep the colour looking its best, I've found it's best to keep the lighting and flow on the lower side.

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 7:18 pm
by fleeton
Aussies tend to have thicker tentacles, whereas Indo ones are generally slender. Still a lovely torch, though.

Re: Identifying torch coral species

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:26 pm
by redvolt
That's quite a price tag if you ask me, hefty indeed. If it weren't, I would've definitely grabbed it without hesitation.