Aurora Glow Euphyllia (Euphyllia paradivisa)
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Colour Form: Luminous Green with Radiant Purple and Blue Highlights
- Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
- Family: Caryophylliidae
- Lighting: Moderate to High
- Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
- Water Flow: Moderate to Strong
- Placement: Mid to Bottom
Overview
The Aurora Glow Euphyllia is a captivating coral that seems to come alive under aquarium lighting, emitting an otherworldly glow with its vibrant green base and mesmerizing accents of purple and blue. Its fluid, branching tentacles sway gracefully, creating a dynamic and stunning visual effect that simulates the ethereal beauty of the aurora borealis. This Euphyllia species is not only a showstopper but also a hardy addition to your reef tank, thriving in moderate to high light conditions.
Care & Feeding
The Aurora Glow Euphyllia thrives with moderate to high lighting, which brings out its glowing colors. A moderate to strong water flow helps keep the surface clean while enhancing its tentacle extension. While it primarily relies on photosynthesis, it benefits from occasional feedings of mysis shrimp, plankton, or specialized coral foods, which help support its vibrant glow. Ensuring stable calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity levels is key to maintaining its health and skeletal structure.
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
Ideal placement for the Aurora Glow Euphyllia is in the mid to bottom sections of the aquarium, where it has ample space for its graceful, glowing tentacles to extend. As a semi-aggressive coral, it should be positioned well away from other corals to avoid stinging interactions. With its radiant hues and mesmerizing movement, this Euphyllia will add a magical glow to any reef setup.