(Fimbriaphyllia cristata)

Description

Graceful Grape Coral: Buy Fimbriaphyllia cristata Online!

Discover the unique beauty of the Fimbriaphyllia cristata, a captivating LPS coral that adds texture and color to your reef.

Overview

Also known as the Grape Coral or Micro Torch, *Fimbriaphyllia cristata* is a striking LPS coral with compact polyps and shorter tentacles compared to its torch coral relatives. Its tentacles often feature distinctive knob-like tips. Typically displaying shades of green or brown with vibrant purple, yellow, or gold tips, this coral brings dynamic movement and visual interest to your aquarium. It’s important to note that while sometimes confused with *Euphyllia glabrescens* (Torch Coral), *F. cristata* has different care needs and shorter tentacles.

Care Level

Moderate. *Fimbriaphyllia cristata* is semi-aggressive and possesses stinging capabilities, requiring ample space from other corals. It is generally hardy once acclimated but needs stable water parameters.

Tank Essentials

This coral thrives in a mature reef tank with stable water parameters, including a temperature of 24-26°C (75-78°F), a pH of 8.1-8.4, and salinity of 1.026 SG. It prefers moderate to gentle water flow to prevent tissue damage and should be placed in the mid to lower sections of the aquarium, depending on lighting intensity.

Diet

While *F. cristata* hosts symbiotic zooxanthellae, it benefits greatly from supplemental feeding. Offer meaty foods like mysis shrimp or other small planktonic organisms 1-2 times per week.

Why Buy From Us

We provide healthy, aquacultured *Fimbriaphyllia cristata* corals, better adapted to aquarium life. Our corals are carefully packed and shipped overnight to ensure they arrive alive and vibrant at your door.

• Scientific Name: *Fimbriaphyllia cristata*
• Common Name / Variant: Grape Coral / Micro Torch
• Maximum Size: 10-15 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–26 °C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: mid–bottom

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