How hardy are torch corals?

[Donttouchthebutt]

I really want a torch coral or a hammer coral or anything along those lines. I love the look of the anemone but they require to much work! I'm just curious if I would be able to get something like a torch coral and be able to keep it alive.

 

[Michael Llabona]

Yes very easy. You will need moderate lighting and flow and good parameters like any other Coral.

 

[AcroNem]

They're somewhere in the middle honestly. Some systems do great with them and in some they just don't do well. You will need a good light source and I recommend feeding them to keep healthy.

 

[All Delight]

torchs can be finicky.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Just get one. You'll be happy.

 

[Vinh]

I have a hammer and frogspawn that's growing like crazy. Torch on the other hand is still the same size and never really extended. Recently I experimented with different placement and it's finally starting to show some life and a little growth (I think). From what I can tell the biggest difference is flow. My torch seems to be responding well to higher flow.

 

[Mal11224]

They are great and not difficult to maintain. Just take care of your water and spot feed once in a while. I use LRS in my tank and it feeds everything!

 

[Mal11224]

Also, moderate flow and lighting. They do well near the bottom 1/3 of the tank.