$165.99
Cyphastrea Orange Coral Frag
If there is one coral you do not want to put in strong light or even moderate light to begin with it is a Cyphastrea because it takes a long time for them to adjust to high intensity light. We recommend lighting intensity under 100 PAR to start and if you want to move them into higher light conditions, do so very slowly. There are not a lot of benefits to giving this coral an over-abundance of light and it introduces substantial risk of overexposure. When in doubt, go with dimmer light and if you want to try and acclimate them to a brighter area of the tank do so slowly, and be prepared to move it back to shadier areas at the first signs of trouble for example if it starts to bleach or the polyps remain tightly closed.
- Approximate size: 1 inch
- FOOD:zooxanthellae
About Cyphastrea Orange Coral Frag
Cyphastrea is an encrusting stony coral that spreads as a thin, textured sheet over rock, with tiny raised polyps that give it a beaded look. The orange form glows under blue light. Unlike most small-polyp corals it tolerates lower light well, so it is useful for shaded ledges and the base of the rockwork where little else will grow.
Cyphastrea Orange Coral Frag care at a glance
- Lighting: Low to moderate – 60 to 150 PAR
- Water flow: Moderate flow to keep detritus off the surface
- Placement: Lower to middle rockwork or shaded overhangs
- Feeding: Photosynthetic; fine powdered foods help growth
- Care level: Easy to moderate
For long-term health keep the water stable: 24 to 26°C, salinity 1.025, alkalinity 8 to 11 dKH, calcium 400 to 450 ppm and magnesium around 1,300 ppm. Start new arrivals lower in the tank and move them up over a couple of weeks so they adjust to your lighting.
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