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Thin Plate Coral (Cycloseris tenuis)

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Thin Plate Coral
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About Thin Plate Coral

Thin Plate Coral is a disc-shaped LPS coral with a delicate, translucent appearance. It typically exhibits brown, tan, or greenish coloration with radiating ridges on the oral disc and a central mouth; some specimens display vibrant fluorescent accents.

Key facts

Appearance Description
Thin Plate Coral is a disc-shaped LPS coral with a delicate, translucent appearance. It typically exhibits brown, tan, or greenish coloration with radiating ridges on the oral disc and a central mouth; some specimens display vibrant fluorescent accents.
Coloration
Varied colors with thin, delicate structure
Lighting Requirement
Medium (100-200 PAR)
Additional Notes
Thin, delicate plate coral. Handle with care.
Placement Recommendation
Middle
Flow Requirement
Low to Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Origin
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Micronesia.
Feeding Needs
Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional meaty foods (copepods, zooplankton) 1–2 times weekly.
Care Requirements
• Place in middle water column with moderate to strong flow • Requires moderate lighting (PAR 200-400) • Feed small zooplankton (copepods, rotifers) 2-3x weekly • Prefers stable water: 73-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Can sting nearby corals; provide adequate spacing
Coral Type
LPS
Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026

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