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