{"product_id":"copy-of-indo-electric-green-torch-coral","title":"Cristata Torch Coral","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHow to Care for Cristata Torch Coral:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(written by Dave Burr)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristata Coral is a great beginner coral and will sway back and forth to the currents in the aquarium. Torch Corals are a favorite of many because of the sense of motion they bring to a reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTentacles: \u003c\/strong\u003eCristata Torch Corals do have sweeper tentacles that can extend 1\/2\"- 1\" at night and can nearby corals. Cristata Torch Corals should be placed away from other Euphyllia species such as Frogspawn Coral and Hammer Coral as they could sting other Euphyllia Corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement: \u003c\/strong\u003eMount the Cristata Torch Coral using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock or ledge in the lower two- thirds of the aquarium where they will receive moderate currents and low to moderate lighting. Leave 2-3\" around this coral as it has tentacles that can sting nearby corals at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within them supply some of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis they do benefit from supplemental feedings of Oyster-Feast, Roti-Feast, and mysis shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Flow Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Cristata Torch Coral requires low to moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 80 - 150). T5's, Metal Halides, or LED's can all grow Torch Corals when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (PAR 150-250) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiji, Indo Pacific, Australia, Solomon Islands \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEuphylliida\u003c\/span\u003ee \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-80° F; sg 1.024-1.026 (1.025 is ideal); pH 8.1-8.4 Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1260-1350, Nitrates \u0026lt;10ppm, Phosphates, \u0026lt; .10ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Chemistry: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is important that proper calcium (420-440 ppm), alkalinity (8-9.5 dkh - run it 7-8 if you are carbon dosing) , and magnesium levels (1260-1350 ppm) are maintained. Raising magnesium levels gradually up to 1400-1600 ppm can help to combat algae outbreaks, just keep CA and Alk in line as you raise the Mg. Nitrates should be below 10 ppm and phosphates should be below .10 ppm. We recommend doing a water change when Nitrate levels rise to 10 ppm. It is important to replace your phosphate media when phosphates rise to .10 ppm. Media Reactors make the most efficient use of your phosphate media by fluidizing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid Aquariums uses and recommends dosing pumps to automate the dosing of additives and keep your levels more constant. A dosing pump can alleviate the chore of manually dosing your aquarium with Ca, Alk, \u0026amp; Mg 2,3, or 4 times per week and will benefit your aquarium by keeping your levels constant through frequent small additions of Ca, Alk, \u0026amp; Mg. Our tanks all progressed when we switched from 3 manual dosings per week to 70 automatic dosings per week and we got a lot more work done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euphyllia glabrescens","offers":[{"title":"Small: 3\/4\" - 1\"","offer_id":32992423116885,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium: 1\" - 2\"","offer_id":32992424362069,"sku":"","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/3388\/products\/YellowTipCristataTorch6_87dc981c-aabc-427c-97a1-88c35f7bb9fa.jpg?v=1647115548","url":"https:\/\/vividaquariums.com\/products\/copy-of-indo-electric-green-torch-coral","provider":"Vivid Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}