Where to buy Torn Donut Coral
Best known price right now: $194.65 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.
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About Torn Donut Coral
Scolymia lacera features a disc-like, solitary polyp with a distinctive torn or irregular margin, resembling a broken donut. Coloration ranges from red, orange, and yellow to green or brown, often with contrasting oral discs and tentacle tips.
Key facts
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Family
- Scolymidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji.
- Additional Notes
- Scolymia lacera is hardy once acclimated. Retract polyps when stressed—allow recovery time before re-feeding. Avoid aggressive tank mates.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Appearance Description
- Scolymia lacera features a disc-like, solitary polyp with a distinctive torn or irregular margin, resembling a broken donut. Coloration ranges from red, orange, and yellow to green or brown, often with contrasting oral discs and tentacle tips.
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate to high lighting (PAR 200-300) • Moderate water flow—avoid direct strong currents • Feed small particles (zooplankton, mysis) 2–3× weekly • Maintain stable alkalinity (8–9 dKH) and calcium (400–450 ppm) • Keep water temperature 76–78°F (24–26°C)
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