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Australian Scolymia Coral, Scarlet Warpaint (Homophyllia australis)
Australian Scolymia Coral, Scarlet Warpaint
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Australian Scolymia Coral, Scarlet Warpaint (Homophyllia australis)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Red
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Mussidae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
Placement Bottom
Compatibility View Chart
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Color Form Red
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Mussidae
Lighting Moderate
Supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Trace Elements
Waterflow Medium
Placement Bottom
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Australian Scolymia Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and referred to as the Doughnut, Scoly, Artichoke, or Disk Coral. It is a round, solitary coral, usually having a single oral opening present in the center, however, multiple openings have been present in some species. The Australian Scolymia Coral, Scarlet Warpaint is a striking combination purple, red and mint green with cup, saucer, flat, or dome-shaped variations. It is not an outwardly aggressive coral, but should be provided with plenty of space between itself and other corals because it can expand twice its size during the day.

The Australian Scolymia Coral is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, and makes a perfect complement to bivalves as in the wild, it is often found in association with Tridacna Clams. It makes an excellent choice for both the beginner and advanced reef aquarist. It requires moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the reef aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Its feeding tentacles appear during the evening and while exposed, will feed on meaty foods such as micro-plankton or brine shrimp.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/4" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2" to 3-1/2"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5-1/4"

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