Yellow Tip Torch Colony LPS Coral – WYSIWYG (5 Polyps)

Illuminate your reef with the captivating beauty of our stunning Yellow Tip Torch Colony LPS Coral! This exceptional specimen features a vibrant, multi-polyp colony displaying characteristic torch coral morphology with flowing, tentacle-like polyps that sway gracefully with water movement, creating mesmerizing motion and organic elegance. The polyps showcase beautiful contrasting coloration with bold yellow tips that glow brilliantly under aquarium lighting, creating striking visual contrast against the coral’s darker body coloration. This established five-polyp colony represents a mature, well-developed specimen with significant presence and multiple polyps creating dynamic, engaging displays as each polyp extends and retracts independently. Yellow Tip Torch Corals are excellent large polyp stony (LPS) corals that thrive in moderate lighting and flow conditions, making them perfect for intermediate aquarists seeking spectacular feeding responses and dramatic visual appeal. The combination of flowing polyp movement, brilliant yellow tip coloration, and impressive multi-polyp structure creates a truly captivating specimen that becomes a showstopping focal point commanding attention and transforming your reef aesthetics. What You’re Getting – WYSIWYG:

This is a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) offering, meaning the exact specimen pictured—with its specific five-polyp configuration, unique coloration patterns, polyp sizes, and characteristics—is the coral you will receive. No substitutions, no variations—you’re purchasing this individual, established colony with its verified polyp count and verified appearance. This five-polyp colony represents a mature, impressive specimen ready for immediate display and established growth.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Moderate to high; Yellow Tip Torch Corals thrive with good light exposure to maintain their brilliant yellow tip coloration and support healthy polyp extension, feeding response, and tissue development; LED reef lighting or full-spectrum aquarium lighting works excellently; avoid extremely high intensity lighting which may cause bleaching or color fade.
• Water Flow: Moderate; steady, consistent flow maintains water quality and nutrient delivery while encouraging polyp extension and feeding behavior; gentle, indirect flow promotes natural, relaxed polyp presentation and graceful swaying motion; avoid strong, turbulent flow which may stress the coral or prevent optimal polyp extension.
• Feeding & Nutrition: Large polyp stony (LPS) corals with excellent feeding response; feed regularly with meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, small fish eggs, or specialized coral foods 2-4 times weekly; Yellow Tip Torches are aggressive feeders with impressive feeding response; quality, consistent feeding dramatically enhances growth, polyp extension, vibrant coloration, and overall specimen vitality.
• Placement: Position on rockwork in open areas receiving adequate light and moderate flow; allow adequate space for polyps to extend fully without being shaded or overcrowded by neighboring corals; ideal as a centerpiece focal point where the flowing polyp movement and yellow tip coloration are fully visible and appreciated; positioning on elevated rockwork showcases the specimen’s beauty.
• Calcium & Alkalinity: Maintain consistent levels supporting coral skeleton growth and health; target calcium 400-450 ppm and alkalinity 8-12 dKH; stable parameters support vibrant coloration, robust polyp extension, and healthy tissue development.
• Water Conditions: Prefer stable parameters in established reef systems; thrive in normal saltwater aquarium conditions; benefit from consistent water quality, regular maintenance, and abundant nutrients supporting feeding response; sensitive to sudden parameter changes which may cause polyp retraction, feeding refusal, or color fade.
• Acclimation: Allow adequate acclimation period when introducing to new systems; slowly adjust lighting conditions over 1-2 weeks if moving from different lighting environments; gradual temperature and parameter adjustment prevents stress, polyp retraction, and color fade.
• Compatibility: Possesses sweeper tentacles used for capturing food and defending territory; maintain adequate spacing from neighboring corals to prevent irritation or stinging; generally peaceful in community reefs with proper placement; excellent neighbor with correct positioning.
• Maintenance: Minimal intervention required beyond feeding and parameter monitoring; allow the coral to establish naturally; remove any debris accumulating on polyps; monitor for signs of stress including persistent polyp retraction, feeding refusal, or color fade.
• Care Level: Intermediate—relatively hardy LPS coral with excellent feeding response and manageable care requirements; thrive with proper lighting, moderate flow, consistent feeding, and stable parameters; ideal for aquarists with some reef experience seeking dramatic feeding displays.

Benefits:

• Brilliant Yellow Tip Coloration: Vibrant yellow tips glow beautifully under aquarium lighting, creating striking visual contrast and dramatic appeal
• Multi-Polyp Structure: Established five-polyp colony provides multiple feeding displays and engaging behavioral dynamics
• Graceful Movement: Flowing polyps sway and dance with water movement, creating mesmerizing, organic motion and elegance
• Excellent Feeding Response: Aggressive feeders with impressive feeding displays; capture and consume meaty foods readily
• Dynamic Behavior: Independent polyp extension and retraction creates constantly changing, engaging visual displays
• Hardy LPS Coral: Relatively forgiving and adaptable to established reef systems with moderate care and feeding
• Growth Potential: Established mature specimen with room for continued polyp growth and colony expansion
• Premium Quality: WYSIWYG specimen representing the exact piece with verified five-polyp count, size, and coloration
• Spectacular Focal Point: Multi-polyp colony creates impressive presence and undeniable visual impact

Perfect For:

• Aquarists seeking dramatic LPS corals with excellent feeding responses and engaging behavior
• Reef systems wanting a showstopping focal point featuring flowing polyps and vibrant yellow coloration
• Intermediate aquarists ready to actively feed and care for high-response LPS specimens
• Community reefs valuing dynamic movement, feeding displays, and aesthetic appeal
• Systems with adequate lighting and moderate flow supporting established LPS colonies
• Collectors seeking premium, WYSIWYG specimens with verified polyp count and characteristics
• Aquarists interested in observing and interacting with feeding responses and behavioral dynamics
• Tanks seeking biological diversity with dramatic LPS corals combining beauty and engaging personality

Feeding Recommendations:

For optimal health, growth, and vibrant coloration, feed 2-4 times weekly with quality meaty foods. Target feeding during evening hours when polyps are most extended and receptive to food capture. Vary diet with mysis shrimp, enriched copepods, small fish eggs, and specialized coral foods. Yellow Tip Torches display enthusiastic, dramatic feeding responses—observe the impressive capture and consumption of prey items. Consistent, quality feeding dramatically enhances growth, polyp size, and brilliant coloration.

Important Notes:

This WYSIWYG specimen features five polyps with verified appearance matching the provided image. Torch corals possess stinging tentacles and sweeper tentacles; maintain adequate spacing (6 inches) from neighboring corals, particularly sensitive species, to prevent irritation. Yellow Tip Torches are relatively hardy but require consistent feeding and stable parameters for optimal health and coloration. Avoid sudden lighting changes or parameter fluctuations which may cause stress or color fade. WYSIWYG specimens are final sale subject only to live arrival guarantee—no color, size, polyp count, or characteristic variations are accepted as returns. All corals benefit from quarantine periods before introduction to established systems to prevent disease or parasite introduction.

My Tiny Fins Live Arrival Guarantee: Your Yellow Tip Torch Colony is covered by our live arrival guarantee for your confidence. This premium WYSIWYG specimen is guaranteed to arrive healthy, with all five polyps intact, vibrant, and matching the pictured example in all characteristics including polyp count, size, coloration, and morphology. Each order includes detailed care instructions and feeding guidance for optimal establishment and long-term feeding response success. Shipping Policy: We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays with premium packaging and special handling to ensure your valuable specimen arrives in pristine condition with polyps fully retracted for protection, ready to extend and feed upon acclimation. As a small business, every order is treasured—thank you for choosing My Tiny Fins!