Where to buy Common Disc Coral
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About Common Disc Coral
Fungia fungites is a solitary, disc-shaped coral with a flat to slightly domed top surface. It displays vibrant coloration ranging from tan, orange, yellow, green, or red, often with contrasting mouth or tentacle colors. The underside features radial septa (ridge-like structures) that are highly distinctive.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Placement Recommendation
- Bottom
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Southeast Asia to Australia and the Central Pacific.
- Care Requirements
- • Place on sand or rubble substrate in lower-light areas • Moderate water flow; avoid strong direct currents • Primarily photosynthetic; supplement with zooplankton/phytoplankton • Feed 2-3 times weekly with small food particles • Maintain stable water parameters (pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.025-1.026)
- Coloration
- Varied colors including green, brown, orange, and purple
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Appearance Description
- Fungia fungites is a solitary, disc-shaped coral with a flat to slightly domed top surface. It displays vibrant coloration ranging from tan, orange, yellow, green, or red, often with contrasting mouth or tentacle colors. The underside features radial septa (ridge-like structures) that are highly distinctive.
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium (150-250 PAR)
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
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