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