Where to buy Haime's Donut Coral
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About Haime's Donut Coral
Scolymia haime is a large polyp stony coral with a circular, donut-like or brain-like morphology. It displays vibrant coloration ranging from red, orange, and yellow to green, often with contrasting mouth/center coloration and radiating ridges.
Key facts
- Flow Requirement
- Low
- Family
- Scolymidae
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef and parts of the western Pacific.
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Coloration
- Brown to green with donut-shaped polyps
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Place in moderate light (100-150 PAR) and moderate flow to prevent detritus accumulation • Maintain temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.026 • Feed meaty foods (fish, zooplankton) 2-3 times weekly; benefits from target feeding • Requires stable water conditions; sensitive to sudden parameter shifts and poor water quality
- Additional Notes
- Haime's Donut Coral is a stony coral that benefits from occasional target feeding with small zooplankton. Avoid strong water currents to prevent stress and polyp recession.
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium
Research before you buy
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