Frogspawn or torch coral comparison

[anglerise]

I just got this frogspawn and everyone's saying it might actually be a torch. I'm trying to get to the bottom of it. It does this weird thing where it shrinks up when the lights are off, then instantly opens back up when they come back on. Either way, it's definitely one of my favorites - it's always eating. Got any thoughts?

[coltin]

Honestly, I'm no expert, but to me, it's definitely a type of euphyllia - either way, frogspawn or torch, they're both euphyllia.

[SafeQ]

I just got this frogspawn and everyone's saying it might actually be a torch. I'm trying to get to the bottom of it. It does this weird thing where it shrinks up when the lights are off, then instantly opens back up when they come back on. Either way, it's definitely one of my favorites - it's always eating. Got any thoughts?

Hey MMk1,

I've got a pretty large Frogspawn, and I'm positive that's what it is. One thing that might help you identify yours is that the individual stems on a Frogspawn grow off smaller stems. Torch corals, on the other hand, have single long stems with white tips.

[sweetie_22]

I just got this frogspawn and everyone's saying it might actually be a torch. I'm trying to get to the bottom of it. It does this weird thing where it shrinks up when the lights are off, then instantly opens back up when they come back on. Either way, it's definitely one of my favorites - it's always eating. Got any thoughts?

Hey MMk1,

I've got a pretty large Frogspawn, and I'm positive that's what it is. One thing that might help you identify yours is that the individual stems on a Frogspawn grow off smaller stems. Torch corals, on the other hand, have single long stems with white tips.

Frogspawn tentacles have a branching pattern, unlike hammers and torches. Torch tips aren't always white - mine, for instance, have purple tips.

[anglerise]

Thanks for the help, guys - exactly the info I was looking for. Guess this means I've got a good reason to pick up a torch now.