Where to buy Short Donut Coral
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About Short Donut Coral
Scolymia brevis is a stony coral with a rounded, donut-shaped polyp that is typically shorter and broader than its congeners. Coloration varies widely, including shades of red, orange, yellow, green, or brown, often with contrasting oral disc patterns and radiating ridges.
Key facts
- Additional Notes
- Scolymia brevis is a LPS coral that tolerates moderate light. Feed small zooplankton or micro-foods 1-2x weekly. Avoid strong, direct flow.
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium
- Appearance Description
- Scolymia brevis is a stony coral with a rounded, donut-shaped polyp that is typically shorter and broader than its congeners. Coloration varies widely, including shades of red, orange, yellow, green, or brown, often with contrasting oral disc patterns and radiating ridges.
- Coloration
- Brown to green with donut-shaped polyps
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Flow Requirement
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Prefers medium to high indirect lighting (100-200 PAR) • Requires moderate water flow to prevent detritus accumulation • Maintain temperature 72-78°F and pH 8.1-8.3 • Primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional target feeding of small meaty foods (brine shrimp, mysis)
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Family
- Scolymidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
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