What kind of torch ?

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Picked this little guy up yesterday, awesome looking piece. Does anyone know what kind of torch it is? Shorter polyp extensions, would it get longer over time? Still a cool piece if it remains short

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The specie of torch specifically
 
Looks like Aussie gold but my be indo
It was sold to me as a 24k indo from a reputable local seller, just wondering if anything has more information on the specie, it was an import so the seller doesn’t have much to reference on
 
It was sold to me as a 24k indo from a reputable local seller, just wondering if anything has more information on the specie, it was an import so the seller doesn’t have much to reference on
Like what kinda info?
 
Like what kinda info?
Are there certain species of torch that has shorter fat PE? Is it a cristata torch or just a regular torch that would get longer PE over time?
 
It's not a critata. But it all depends. I got torches with short and some with long but the one I got that kinda looks like urs doesn't have very long PE
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Maybe google some pic of 24k and see what most of them look like with the PE.
 
It's not a critata. But it all depends. I got torches with short and some with long but the one I got that kinda looks like urs doesn't have very long PE
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Maybe google some pic of 24k and see what most of them look like with the PE.
Awesome, thanks for the help! Excited to find out what it’ll look like down the road
 
Euphyllia Glabrescens, Looks like it could called an Indo Gold 24K, which are also sold under several namesakes by the vendor who is selling them. With torches there can be some variance with tentacle structure but much depends on the flow it is exposed to. Slower oscillating currents will help to stretch them out longer and stronger turbulent flow will often result in shorter tentacles within the same sub species. There are some short fat tentacle variants in the hobby but this does to appear to be one from any of the pictures you've shared. The shortening of tentacles is somewhat a means of protection. During rough and/or direct forceful current they will shorten. Stronger flow and especially direct forceful flow can push/pull the tissue away from the skeleton causing polyp bailout. This "harder" flow cause damage from the tissue pushing against the sharp corallites just below the tissue which can allow bacteria to enter the tissue through the abrasion(s) and cause infections which can quickly lead to death.

Maybe more/different info than you were looking but figured if you were looking to lengthen the tentacles or keep them shorter like they appear now know what to expect from the flow patterns would be helpful.
 
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Euphyllia Glabrescens, Looks like it could called an Indo Gold 24K, which are also sold under several namesakes by the vendor who is selling them. With torches there can be some variance with tentacle structure but much depends on the flow it is exposed to. Slower oscillating currents will help to stretch them out longer and stronger turbulent flow will often result in shorter tentacles within the same sub species. There are some short fat tentacle variants in the hobby but this does to appear to be one from any of the pictures you've shared. The shortening of tentacles is somewhat a means of protection. During rough and/or direct forceful current they will shorten. Stronger flow and especially direct forceful flow can push/pull the tissue away from the skeleton causing polyp bailout. This "harder" flow cause damage from the tissue pushing against the sharp corallites just below the tissue which can allow bacteria to enter the tissue through the abrasion(s) and cause infections which can quickly lead to death.

Maybe more/different info than you were looking but figured if you were looking to lengthen the tentacles or keep them shorter like they appear now know what to expect from the flow patterns would be helpful.
Thanks for the info! My tank has really strong flow due to it being primarily sos dominant but I have other torches in the tank and they are doing well. Another piece I’m excited to add to the collection and I appreciate your well written answer !
 
Looks more like an Australian 24K to me, but that's just my opinion! Very nice torch!
Yeah from what I’ve researched the Aussies have shorter PE and this fits the description. I just liked how it looked so I took it
 
Could anyone help me identify if it is indeed an indo from the video or is it too early to tell? Either way I’m happy if it’s indo or Aussie
 

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Could anyone help me identify if it is indeed an indo from the video or is it too early to tell? Either way I’m happy if it’s indo or Aussie
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I always hear that flow strength affects the tentacle lengths, but I can't seem to get a definitive answer. I have a dragon soul and mine appears healthy being full and great growth from 2 heads to 12+ in little over a year. It just doesn't have the super long tentacles that I've seen some of them have. Flow is gyre and fairly strong SPS tank, but torch is in a quieter flow place. Any tips on extension? Doesn't appear to feed on the variety of things I try to give it.
 

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