Mardi Gras Torch Euphyllia Coral

Mardi Gras Torch Euphyllia Coral - Care Requirements

Mardi Gras Torch Euphyllia Coral is a Euphyllia torch coral with a WYSIWYG presentation. This LPS torch coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and thoughtful placement. Its torch form brings natural motion to lower and middle areas of a reef aquarium.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Moderate lighting
• Flow: Moderate, indirect and varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide moderate lighting. Acclimate it gradually to its final light level, particularly when moving it into an established reef system.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle changing current helps the polyps move naturally while avoiding the tissue stress caused by strong direct flow.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to adjust after introduction, and choose a location where its polyps can extend without being blasted by flow.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Torch corals are aggressive and can sting nearby specimens, so account for reach and water movement when planning its location.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feed carefully when polyps are extended and avoid overfeeding the aquarium.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions, with particular attention to salinity and alkalinity. Avoid sudden changes in lighting, flow, or water chemistry, and observe polyp extension regularly to assess how the coral is settling in.

Give it stable conditions, indirect flow, and plenty of room from neighbors.