Radiant Lime
(Fimbriaphyllia cristata)

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Radiant Lime Grape Coral: A Luminous LPS for Your Reef

Add a captivating splash of vibrant green to your marine aquarium with the Radiant Lime Grape Coral. Its distinctive, knob-tipped polyps will gently sway, bringing dynamic beauty to your aquascape.

Overview

The Radiant Lime Grape Coral, *Euphyllia cristata*, is a stunning Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral known for its clustered, tubular polyps, often resembling grapes. This particular variant boasts an intense lime green coloration, creating a radiant focal point in your reef. Unlike some of its relatives, *Euphyllia cristata* typically forms smaller, phaceloid colonies with compact heads and shorter tentacles, offering a unique aesthetic. Its flowing movement in moderate currents adds a serene, natural rhythm to your underwater world.

Care Level

Considered moderate in care difficulty, the Radiant Lime Grape Coral is suitable for intermediate aquarists ready to maintain stable water parameters. It exhibits a semi-aggressive temperament, capable of extending sweeper tentacles that can sting neighboring corals, so ensure ample space for optimal health and compatibility within your reef. It can generally be kept with other corals of the *Euphyllia* genus but use caution when mixing with *Fimbriaphyllia* species.

Tank Essentials

A mature reef aquarium of at least 120 litres is recommended for a healthy Radiant Lime Grape Coral. Provide moderate, indirect water flow to encourage polyp extension without causing stress or tissue damage. Optimal water parameters include a temperature range of 23-29°C and a pH of 8.1-8.4.

Diet

While photosynthetic, relying on its symbiotic zooxanthellae for energy, the Radiant Lime Grape Coral greatly benefits from supplemental feeding. Offer small, meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized coral foods 1-2 times per week. This boosts growth, coloration, and overall vitality.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Radiant Lime Grape Coral online from Corais de Vidro, you receive a meticulously cared-for specimen, ready to thrive in your home. Our healthy aquarium fish and corals are ethically sourced and undergo a strict quarantine process, ensuring you receive vibrant, disease-free additions for your reef system. Experience our commitment to responsible fishkeeping and premium aquatic life.

• Scientific Name: Euphyllia cristata
• Common Name / Variant: Radiant Lime Grape Coral / Micro Torch Coral
• Maximum Size: Colonies can reach up to 46 cm. Individual corallites typically 2-4 cm in diameter.
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific (Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Caledonia)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 23–29°C
• Lifespan: Specific lifespan is not well-established, but many hard corals can live for decades to centuries under optimal conditions.
• Swimming Zone: Mid to bottom

Bring the luminous beauty of a Radiant Lime Grape Coral to your reef today!