(Fimbriaphyllia cristata)

Descrição

Vibrant Grape Coral for Your Reef Aquarium

Add a touch of unique beauty to your marine display with the Grape Coral, an eye-catching LPS coral with distinctive tentacle tips.

Overview

The Grape Coral, *Euphyllia cristata*, presents a captivating display with its compact colonies of closely set corallites and large, tubular tentacles tipped with characteristic knob-like swellings. Typically showcasing pale grey or green coloration, its polyps often feature vividly contrasting tentacle tips in shades of yellow, cream, pink, lavender, or pale orange. These corals are native to the Indo-West Pacific and inhabit shallow reef environments, contributing to the vibrant biodiversity of these ecosystems.

Care Level

This species is considered to be of moderate care level. While it can be hardy once established, it requires stable water parameters and can be aggressive towards neighboring corals due to its stinging tentacles. Careful placement is essential to prevent conflicts.

Tank Essentials

Maintain stable water conditions mimicking tropical reef systems, with temperatures between 23-29°C and salinity of 32-42 ppt. The Grape Coral prefers low-nutrient waters but can tolerate some turbidity. It is intolerant of high sedimentation and strong currents, thriving in gentle to moderate flow.

Diet

As a mixotrophic organism, *Euphyllia cristata* benefits from both its symbiotic zooxanthellae and supplemental feeding. Offer small, particulate foods such as zooplankton or powdered coral foods to ensure adequate nutrition.

Why Buy From Us

We are dedicated to providing healthy, responsibly sourced marine life. Our corals undergo careful acclimation and quarantine procedures, ensuring they arrive ready to thrive in your aquarium. Trust us for vibrant, high-quality corals.

• Scientific Name: *Euphyllia cristata*
• Common Name / Variant: Grape Coral / Fat Tentacle Torch Coral
• Maximum Size: 20 cm
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–29°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Mid

Purchase healthy Grape Coral for your reef tank today!