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| Masterpiece Disc Coral Fungia

| Masterpiece Plate Coral Fungia

General info about Masterpiece Fungia

In general, corals coming from the genus Fungia are solitary animals. Unlike your typical coral, Fungia coral is not composed of a colony, but instead, is a  single-polyp coral. It has a flattened skeletal structure that resembles like a disc. Its corallite walls are highly elevated forming plates and their mouth is located at the center.

As for the Masterpiece Fungia, they are predominantly colored red on the wall, light blue on the valley and violet on the mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Masterpiece Fungia: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Masterpiece Fungia Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Masterpiece Fungia has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae that is living within their tissues. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton and you may add dissolved organics in the water.

Fragging / Propagating Masterpiece Fungia

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Masterpiece Fungia. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Masterpiece Fungia

The Masterpiece Fungia requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.

Masterpiece Fungia Origin

The Masterpiece Fungia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Masterpiece Fungia

The Masterpiece Fungia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank. 

How to Acclimate Masterpiece Fungia

The Masterpiece Fungia is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Masterpiece Fungia

The Masterpiece Fungia has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Masterpiece Fungia Fungia Plates Fungiidae Fungia sp

In general, corals coming from the genus Fungia are solitary animals. Unlike your typical coral, Fungia coral is not composed of a colony, but instead, is a  single-polyp coral. It has a flattened skeletal structure that resembles like a disc. Its corallite walls are highly elevated forming plates and their mouth is located at the center.

As for the Masterpiece Fungia, they are predominantly colored red on the wall, light blue on the valley and violet on the mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Masterpiece Fungia: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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