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Torch Coral ID

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Last updated on November 17th, 2023

2023-11-17T21:52:52+00:00

What Torch Coral ID

We all know the name game gets difficult, and torch coral are just as hard, or harder than others since they can shift with lighting and flow. So how do you know which torch you're getting? Well, that's the difficult part. While not perfect, this torch coral ID should help you find out which coral you're looking at.

While this list is intended to help as much as possible, I cannot promise it is complete nor "perfectly" correct. I say this because coral can shift with water flow, light, and other parameters. So, while I encourage using this list as a reference, remember that you are purchasing what you see. The "name game" is intended just to help you know what you're buying, but often times mistakes are made.

A quick acknowledgement

Before I talk to you about torch coral id, I just want to give a shout out to "#SPINWINGS_REEF" for putting together a chart that helped a lot in making this torch ID list!

Dragon Soul Torch

Let's start with the most commonly asked torch. The Dragon Soul Torch is an Indo Gold torch with gold and green mixed in to the purple tentacles.

Dragon Soul Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Dark Purple
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Green
Tips: Light Green / Teal

Goldfinger Torch

The Goldfinger torch is much like the Dragon Soul torch coral, however it is lacking much of the green in the tentacles.

Goldfinger Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Dark Purple
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold
Tips: Teal

Unnamed Indo Gold Torch

There is another Indo Gold torch that looks nearly the same as the Dragon Soul Torch, however the tips are white.

Unnamed Indo Gold Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Dark Purple
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Green
Tips: White

Jester Torch

The Jester torch coral looks much like the unnamed indo gold, but the mouth/base has a white star. If I can find a photo with the mouth, I will update it above.

Jester Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: White
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Green
Tips: White

Hellfire Torch

While slightly more identifiable than the other indo gold torches, the hellfire torch has more of the upper gold/green mix than the dragon soul. The hellfire torch also features a gold star on the mouth.

Hellfire Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Green
Tips: Teal/Turquoise

NY Knicks Torch

The NY Knicks Torch is gold and purple running up the tentacles, where the side with most light being gold. A key indicator for NY Knicks is that there is some amount of green at the base/mouth. It may not be as dramatic as the photo though.

NY Knicks Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Purple
Tips: Purple

Dragon Tamer Torch

The Dragon Tamer Torch Coral is very close to the NY Knicks, however the green base is very pronounced and is starting to go up the tentacles.

Dragon Tamer Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Purple
Tips: Purple

24K Gold Torch

What do you call a NY Knicks Torch without a green base, a 24K Gold Torch! Almost as similar as possible!

24K Gold Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Dark Purple
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Purple
Tips: Purple

Sun God Torch

The Sun God Torch looks much like the NY Knicks Torch, with the key difference being the lack of green at the base, and teal/turquoise tips. This torch is similar to the Black Panther Torch. The main difference is the Black Panther has more purple and brighter blue tips.

Sun God Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Purple
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Purple
Tips: Teal/Turquoise

Black Panther Torch

The Black Panther Torch looks much like the NY Knicks Torch, with the key difference being the lack of green at the base, and light blue tips. This torch is similar to the Sun God Torch. The main difference is the Black Panther has more purple and brighter blue tips.

Black Panther Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Purple
Lower Tentacle: Dark Purple
Upper Tentacle: Gold and Purple
Tips: Blue

Holy Grail Torch

The Holy Grail Torch is a STUNNING Yellow and Green Torch coral, with a green base and purple or blue tips. The purple tip variant is the "indo" version, and the blue tip variation is the "US" version.

Holy Grail Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Upper Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Tips: Purple or Blue

Master Torch

The Master Torch is similar to the Holy Grail Torch, but has lighter blue/white tips.

Master Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Upper Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Tips: White/Light Blue

Torch of the Gods Torch

The Torch of the Gods Torch is similar to the Holy Grail Torch, but has Teal/Turquoise tips ans base.

Torch of the Gods Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Teal/Turquoise
Lower Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Upper Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Tips: Teal/Turquoise

Holy Guacamole

The Holy Guacamole Torch has a mix of green and yellow up the tentacles and when seen near other "holy" variations, you can see a clear difference. Mainly in the mixing of the colors as opposed to the color splitting up the tentacles.

Holy Guacamole Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Purple
Lower Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Upper Tentacle: Yellow/Green - May have some Purple
Tips: Green/Yellow

Holy Mac

The Holy Grail Torch is a beautiful Yellow and Green Torch coral. While very similar to the Holy Grail torch, the Holy Mac has green tips.

Holy Mac Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Yellow/Green
Upper Tentacle: Yellow/Green - May have some Purple
Tips: Green

Rapunzel Torch

The Rapunzel Torch has a green base that fades into gold tentacles with purple tips.

Rapunzel Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Green
Upper Tentacle: Gold
Tips: Purple

Banana Torch

The Banana Torch is a BRIGHT yellow torch coral with a green base!

Banana Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Yellow
Upper Tentacle: Yellow
Tips: White/Light Green

Todd's Torch

The Todd's Torch is an all green torch with purple/dark blue tips.

Todds Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Green
Upper Tentacle: Green
Tips: Purple

Toxic Green Torch

The Toxic Green Torch is an all green torch with purple/dark blue tips. While similar to the Todds torch, it is not as bright green.

Toxic Green Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Green
Upper Tentacle: Green
Tips: Purple

Cotton Candy Torch

The Cotton Candy Torch is an all green torch with bright pink tips.

Cotton Candy Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Green
Upper Tentacle: Green
Tips: Pink

Grim Reaper Torch

The Grim Reaper torch coral has purple for the bottom half, including the base and mouth, fading to a green upper half for the tentacles and tips.

Grim Reaper Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Purple
Lower Tentacle: Purple
Upper Tentacle: Green
Tips: Green

Rasta Torch

The Rasta torch coral is a purple torch coral with BRIGHT yellow tips!

Rasta Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Purple
Lower Tentacle: Purple
Upper Tentacle: Purple
Tips: Yellow

Malaysian Miami Torch

The Malaysian Miami Torch is a rare, but absolutely stunning purple torch coral with a green base and pink tips. Much like the Joker torch, but far more vibrant and from Malaysia.

Malaysian Miami Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Purple
Upper Tentacle: Purple
Tips: Pink

Joker Torch

The Joker Torch is a purple torch coral with a green base and pinkish white tips.

Joker Torch Coral Colors

Mouth/Base: Green
Lower Tentacle: Purple
Upper Tentacle: Purple
Tips: Pink/White

Tiger Torches

Tiger torch coral are a type of torch coral, and don't seem to have the crazy naming as much at this time. Essentially, Tiger Torches are smaller tentacle torches with thick tentacles and beautiful colors.

Unnamed Torch Coral

Many other torch coral are simply named after their colors. For example, a Green with Peach Tips torch coral is simply the colors that make it. The Purple Torch is another example. For many torch coral on this list, it may be safe to assume it is a "no-name" torch coral or a variation of the others above.

Conclusion

While this is not a perfectly complete list, this is one of the most complete torch coral ID lists available. The name game is always changing. Everything from a slight variation in how the colors blend will change the name of the torch coral. So use caution with the names and remember it is simply a reference.

About the Author

John Krenzer

John is a Software Engineer with a passion for saltwater aquariums, as well as the founder and president of Reef Stable. He started in the aquarium hobby as a child with a 20 gallon freshwater aquarium. His interest in aquarium life grew and in 2008, John set up his first saltwater aquarium.

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