- Name:
Green Torch Euphyllia
(View AKA's) - Family: Euphyllidae
- Species: Euphyllia
- Scientific Name: Euphyllia glabrescens
General info about Green 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.
For the Green Torch Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored yellow green with yellow tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Green 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
Green Torch Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition
The Green 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 Green Torch Euphyllia
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Green Torch Euphyllia. They need to be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Green Torch Euphyllia
Green Torch Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Green Torch Euphyllia
The Green Torch Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.
Green Torch Euphyllia Origin
The Green 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 Green Torch Euphyllia
The Green Torch Euphyllia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.
How to Acclimate Green Torch Euphyllia
Since Green Torch Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Green Torch Euphyllia
The Green Torch Euphyllia have long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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