Where to buy Australian Scolymia
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About Australian Scolymia
Homophyllia australis is a solitary LPS coral with a round, disc-like skeleton and a single oral disc. It displays vibrant coloration ranging from bright red, orange, and pink to blue and green, often with contrasting polyp tips and radial striping patterns that enhance its visual appeal.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Place in middle reef zone away from aggressive corals • Medium to moderate water flow; avoid strong direct current • Medium lighting (PAR 150–250) prevents bleaching • Feed small food particles (mysis, copepods) 1–2× weekly • Stable water params: pH 8.1–8.3, Ca 400–450, Alk 8–9 dKH
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Additional Notes
- Scolymia are aggressive feeders—provide small meaty foods 1–2x weekly. Reduce flow slightly during feeding to aid capture.
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Appearance Description
- Homophyllia australis is a solitary LPS coral with a round, disc-like skeleton and a single oral disc. It displays vibrant coloration ranging from bright red, orange, and pink to blue and green, often with contrasting polyp tips and radial striping patterns that enhance its visual appeal.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Flow Requirement
- Medium
- Family
- Caryophylliidae
Research before you buy
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