Homegrown Dragon Soul Torch

About this coral

Homegrown Dragon Soul Torch is a named LPS “torch” coral sold in the Euphyllia group (commonly identified for this trade name as Euphyllia glabrescens). It’s kept for its long, flowing tentacles and the way it sways under aquarium flow—making it a strong centerpiece coral when given stable water conditions and enough space. Because “Dragon Soul Torch” is a trade label rather than a standardized scientific category, this description focuses on general Euphyllia/torch coral care guidance. ([reeffrags.com](https://www.reeffrags.com/bluebook/dragon-soul-torch?utm_source=openai))

Features:

• LPS torch coral with large, expressive tentacles that typically extend best under moderate light and indirect flow. ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Provides active movement and a “flowing” look—especially when you avoid blasting the tentacles with a direct stream. ([reefcalcs.com](https://reefcalcs.com/species/torch-coral-euphyllia-glabrescens/?utm_source=openai))
• Needs strong spacing from other corals: torch corals can sting neighboring stony corals. ([reefcalcs.com](https://reefcalcs.com/species/torch-coral-euphyllia-glabrescens/?utm_source=openai))
• Benefits from stable parameters rather than constant adjustment, which helps reduce stress/recession risk during acclimation. ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/euphyllia-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• While they capture energy from light, they also appreciate occasional target feeding with appropriate coral foods. ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/euphyllia-care-guide?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Care level (general): Moderate ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/euphyllia-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Light (general): Moderate (guide ranges often ~PAR 75–150 for torches) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (general): Moderate, indirect (aim for swaying rather than a direct blast) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: ~76–79°F (24.5–26°C) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: ~1.025–1.026 (35 ppt) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: ~8.0–9.5 dKH (stable) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: ~400–450 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: ~1250–1350 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/cotton-candy-torch-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Diet (general): Primarily photosynthesis; occasional target feeding with suitable coral foods (e.g., fine meaty foods) ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/euphyllia-care-guide?utm_source=openai))