Where to buy Wells' Donut Coral
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About Wells' Donut Coral
Scolymia wellsii is a solitary, dome-shaped LPS coral with a distinctive circular mouth opening (calyx) at the center, resembling a donut. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, and gray to vibrant reds and greens, often with contrasting ridges or bands.
Key facts
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Care Requirements
- • Moderate to strong lighting (PAR 200–400) • Moderate water flow; avoid direct blasting • Place on rock or sand bed in middle zones • Feed small meaty items 1–2× weekly (zooplankton, mysis) • Stable temp 24–27°C, pH 8.1–8.3, calcium/alk maintained
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Additional Notes
- Wells' Donut Corals are hardy LPS that retract when stressed. They are photosynthetic but benefit from regular target feeding for growth and color.
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Family
- Caryophylliidae
- Lighting Requirement
- Medium (100-200 PAR)
- Appearance Description
- Scolymia wellsii is a solitary, dome-shaped LPS coral with a distinctive circular mouth opening (calyx) at the center, resembling a donut. Coloration ranges from tan, brown, and gray to vibrant reds and greens, often with contrasting ridges or bands.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
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