Black Widow Torch

<p>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.<br /><br />This is the water parameters for cultivating Black Widow Torch Euphyllia:</p> <ul> <li>Calcium: 420 - 440 ppm</li> <li>Alkalinity: 2.86 - 3.93 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKH)</li> <li>Phosphates: 0</li> <li>Magnesium: 1260 - 1350</li> <li>Strontium: 8 -10</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Temperature: </span>75° - 80° F (24° <strong>- </strong>27° C)</li> <li><span class="subListHeading1">Salinity / Specific Gravity:</span> 1.023 - 1.025</li> <li>pH: 8.1 - 8.4</li> </ul>

<p>The Black Widow Torch Euphyllia gets 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.</p>

<p>A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Black Widow Torch Euphyllia. They need to be set in the middle or bottom portion of the tank.</p>

<p>Black Widow Torch Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong water flow.</p>

<p>The Black Widow Torch Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal water flow.</p>

<p>The Black Widow Torch Euphyllia has semi-aggressive behavior. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.</p>

<p>Since Black Widow Torch Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 s<span class="subListHeading1">pecific gravity</span>.</p>

<p>Black Widow Torch will sting other species of corals nearby and ample room should be provided to them. I some cases some different species of torches will actually sting other torches as well. </p>

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