- Name:
Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
(View AKA's) - Family: Euphyllidae
- Species: Euphyllia
- Scientific Name: Euphyllia sp
General info about Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
In general, corals from the genus Euphyllia have long tentacles that may stretch out 2 to 4 inches and are usually extended out most of the time. When the polyps are retracted, you can clearly see that each corallite is completely separated from each other and is encased by its own wall.
This are the water parameters for cultivating Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia:
- Calcium: 420 - 440 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 - 3.93 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1260 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10
- Temperature: 75° - 80° F (24° - 27° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
- pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition
The Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia get its primary nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues. However, we still do recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp.
Fragging / Propagating Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia. They need to be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
The Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.
Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia Origin
The Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are considered as a threatened species listed under Appendix II of the CITES List, which means that their international trade is monitored.
Caution Should be Taken with Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
The Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.
How to Acclimate Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
Since Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia
The Golden Tip Fathead Torch Euphyllia have long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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