- Name:
Kiwi Litho
(View AKA's) - Family: Fungiidae
- Species: Lithophyllon
- Scientific Name: Lithophyllon sp
General info about Kiwi Litho
In general, corals coming from the genus Lithophyllon have colonies that may take the form of plates, encrusting or flat laminae and usually has a lobed margin. Their corallites are scaterred in a random order and has no central corallite. They often have a uniform color and their tentacles may extend during daytim.
As for the Kiwi Litho, they are predominantly colored blue with green margin and white blue mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Kiwi Litho:
- 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
Kiwi Litho Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Kiwi Litho 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 Kiwi Litho
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Kiwi Litho. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Kiwi Litho
The Kiwi Litho requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Kiwi Litho Origin
The Kiwi Litho can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are classified as a near threatened species and has been placed under Appendix II of the CITES list.
Caution Should be Taken with Kiwi Litho
The Kiwi Litho has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.
How to Acclimate Kiwi Litho
The Kiwi Litho is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Kiwi Litho
The Kiwi Litho has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
Original Detail
| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Kiwi Litho | Lithophyllon | Fungiidae | Lithophyllon sp | In general, corals coming from the genus Lithophyllon have colonies that may take the form of plates, encrusting or flat laminae and usually has a lobed margin. Their corallites are scaterred in a random order and has no central corallite. They often have a uniform color and their tentacles may extend during daytim. As for the Kiwi Litho, they are predominantly colored blue with green margin and white blue mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Kiwi Litho:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-07 02:38:02 | Tristan Paylado | Approved |