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Red Scolymia Coral
Button Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and also referred to as the Doughnut, 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 Scolymia Button Coral is found in many different mottled color forms of dark green, red, or brown with cup-, or 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. These corals are hardy and undemanding. They can be placed in low to moderate flow areas of the tank, and require moderate lighting. Handle them with care so the toothy skeleton does not damage the soft flesh.
- Scientific Name: Parascolymia Vitiensis
- Family: Mussidae
- Food:Meaty foods such as micro-plankton or brine shrimp
- Care: Water flow medium and moderate lighting
- Approximate Size: 2 to 3 inches
About Red Scolymia Coral
Scolymia is a solitary, single-polyp stony coral: one large, round, fleshy disc that sits on the sand bed like a button. The red form is highly valued by collectors. It is slow-growing and easy to keep if fed, but it will sting any coral it touches when inflated.
Red Scolymia Coral care at a glance
- Lighting: Low to moderate – 75 to 150 PAR
- Water flow: Low, gentle flow
- Placement: On the sand bed, never wedged into rockwork where the flesh can tear
- Feeding: Target feed small meaty foods once or twice a week
- Care level: 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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