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Torch Corals are a favorite of many because of the sense of motion they bring to a reef tank. They do have sweeper tentacles that can extend 2\"-4\" at night and sting nearby corals. Frogspawn Corals may be placed next to other Euphyllia species such as Torch Coral and Hammer Coral as they do not sting other Euphyllia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Flow Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Purple Tip Frogspawn Coral requires moderate water flow and moderate lighting (PAR 150-250). T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow Frogspawn Corals when the proper PAR levels are provided. 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