Grape Coral
(Fimbriaphyllia cristata)

Description

Grape Coral: Your Vibrant, Easy-Care LPS Jewel

Introduce a burst of life to your reef with the captivating Grape Coral, *Euphyllia cristata*. Its unique, knob-tipped tentacles sway gently, adding dynamic beauty to your healthy aquarium fish and corals.

Overview

The Grape Coral, also known as Fat Tentacle Torch Coral or Micro Torch, features distinctive, plump polyps with rounded or knob-like tips that create a beautiful texture. Typically found in shades of green, brown, or pale grey, its tentacles often boast contrasting vibrant tips in yellow, purple, or orange. This LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral forms phaceloid colonies, where individual polyps grow closely together, providing a lush, full appearance as they extend in your reef system.

Care Level

The Grape Coral is considered an intermediate care level coral, suitable for aquarists with some experience. It is semi-aggressive, possessing sweeper tentacles that can sting other corals if placed too close, so ensure ample space for optimal growth and harmony. It is generally peaceful towards other *Euphyllia* corals.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 120 litres is recommended for the Grape Coral. It thrives in stable water parameters: pH of 8.1-8.4, salinity between 1.023-1.026, and a temperature range of 23-28°C. Provide moderate, indirect water flow to prevent tissue damage, and moderate diffused lighting (80-150 PAR).

Diet

While photosynthetic, *Euphyllia cristata* greatly benefits from supplemental feeding. Offer meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other small planktonic organisms 1-2 times weekly. Regular feeding enhances growth and coloration, supporting your coral’s overall vitality.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy *Euphyllia cristata* online from Corais de Vidro, you receive a carefully quarantined, healthy specimen. We prioritize ethical sourcing and humane shipping to ensure your new coral arrives in prime condition, ready to flourish in your reef aquarium. Trust us for vibrant, responsibly cared-for marine life.

• Scientific Name: *Euphyllia cristata*
• Common Name / Variant: Grape Coral / Fat Tentacle Torch Coral
• Maximum Size: 46 cm
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Caledonia)
• pH Range: 8.1-8.4
• Temperature: 23-28°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Mid to Bottom (dependent on light/flow)

Add this captivating Grape Coral to your reef tank today!