Euphyllia

Euphyllia are a popular LPS species choice for both beginners and experts alike. The genus consists of Hammers, Torches, and Frogspawn corals. These corals are attractive to look at, can grow to large sizes, and can thrive in aquariums with acceptable water quality, lighting, and flow. Many can even touch each other without doing any damage, meaning several specimens can be arranged together to make a unique display. When keeping Euphyllia species in aquaria, water quality should be within the limits of what is considered appropriate for a reef aquarium. Salinity should optimally be from 1.025 to 1.027, temperature should be in the mid-seventies to low-eighties Fahrenheit, pH should be around 8.2 to 8.4, alkalinity should be kept between 7 to 12dKH, and calcium should optimally be 400 to 450ppm. Euphyllia do best when phosphates are kept as low as possible. If there are no suitable anemone's present it is not uncommon for clownfish to use various Euphyllia species as there substitute homes. When clownfish are first moving in Euphyllia may not extend their tentacles as much as usual. But given a few days to become accustomed to each other the lucky Euphyllia will be back to normal behavior, not bothered at all by the lucky clownfish. When lighting Euphyllia corals just about anything goes. You can have your tank lit with only a couple of high-output fluorescent bulbs. Or you may take your lighting seriously and light up your aquarium with highly intense metal halide bulbs, or powerful LED lighing. Strong lighting only requires your corals are given plenty of time to acclimate to tank conditions. Waterflow needs to be low to moderate, and turbulent flow rather than a constant stream from one direction. All the flow needs to be is strong enough to keep the Euphyllia's tentacles moving around keeping detritus from settling on the corals. If the current is to strong Euphyllia's will not extend their tentacles and possible tissue damage could occur. Euphyllia's will feed on anything meaty that you offer. Brine shrimp to bits of squid, fish or clam meat works great when fed by hand. Branching Hammer Corals Wall Hammer Corals Branching Torch Corals Wall Torch Corals Branching Frogspawn Corals Wall Frogspawn Corals

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