Arctic Glow Torch Euphyllia
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Aggressive
Color Form: Vibrant Green Tentacles with Striking White Tips
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Euphylliidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Moderate to Strong
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Arctic Glow Torch Euphyllia is a dazzling coral that exudes elegance and tranquility. Its bright green tentacles shimmer like verdant sea grass, while its striking white tips create a stark, icy contrast that demands attention. This torch coral is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add both bold color and dynamic movement to their reef.
Under actinic lighting, the Arctic Glow Torch's tips glow with an ethereal intensity, creating a mesmerizing display that captivates viewers day and night.
Care & Feeding
The Arctic Glow Torch Euphyllia thrives in stable, moderate water flow and lighting conditions. It requires clean water with low levels of nitrate and phosphate to maintain its vibrant colors and overall health.
Though it is primarily photosynthetic, this coral benefits from occasional target feedings of small meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral-specific food blends. Ensure consistent levels of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity to support skeletal growth and maintain the health of this stunning Euphyllia species.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
Place the Arctic Glow Torch Euphyllia in the bottom to middle sections of your aquarium, ensuring ample space for its tentacles to sway freely without touching nearby corals. Moderate to strong, indirect water flow will enhance its graceful movements and protect its delicate tissue.
Bring an icy elegance to your reef with the Arctic Glow Torch Euphyllia, a coral that radiates tranquility and sophistication with every wave of its luminous tentacles. Perfect for creating a serene yet striking underwater landscape.