Grape Coral
Euphyllia cristata
Familia : Euphylliidae
LPS coral with large fleshy polyps resembling grapes. Requires stable water and moderate lighting.
Descripción
Euphyllia cristata forms massive colonies with swollen, rounded polyps, often green or brown. Polyps can reach 5 cm in diameter. It has short, puffy tentacles. It is an aggressive coral that can extend stinging tentacles at night. It feeds on medium-sized prey like brine shrimp. Growth is slow. It is sensitive to parameter fluctuations.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, slopes and lagoons, often on hard substrate
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Notas de cuidado
Parameters: temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.024-1.026, calcium 400-450 mg/L, magnesium 1300-1400 mg/L. Moderate lighting, low to moderate flow. Minimum tank volume 100 L. Feeding: brine shrimp, mysis, small fish. Compatible with reef fish, but avoid nearby corals. Propagation by fragmentation. Keep water very clean.