Holy Grail Torch
A variant of Torch coral (Euphyllia glabrescens)
Representative Torch coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
The most coveted gold torch: a neon-green to highlighter base transitioning to rich golden-yellow stems with pink or blue tips, all fluorescing dramatically under actinics.
📜 Backstory
A wild-collected Euphyllia glabrescens color form regarded as the 'holy grail' gold torch, with premium pieces commanding three- to four-figure prices. Sold under named Holy Grail stock by Unique Corals, The Biota Group (cultured frags), Reef Chasers, Queen City Corals, and Koral King. Lineage traces to exceptional wild Indo/Malaysian colonies; the specific founder origin is debated and the line is now spread through several aquacultured stocks.
Keeper tips for this variant
Acclimate slowly to light and keep it under moderate PAR (~100-150) with gentle, indirect flow; these high-value gold pieces sulk and can brown if blasted, so err toward calmer placement low in the tank.