- Name:
Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral
(View AKA's) - Family: Fungiidae
- Species: Fungia Plates
- Scientific Name: Fungia sp
General info about Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral
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 Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia, they are predominantly colored light blue with a dash of brown undertone on the walls and mouth and violet on the margin. This are the water parameters for cultivating Teal Splatter Plate Coral 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
Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Teal Splatter Plate Coral 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 Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia. They must be set at the botoom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral
The Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia requires moderate lighting and moderate waterflow.
Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral Origin
The Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Caution Should be Taken with Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral
The Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.
How to Acclimate Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral
The Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral
The Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia has long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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| Teal Splatter Fungia Plate Coral | 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 Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia, they are predominantly colored light blue with a dash of brown undertone on the walls and mouth and violet on the margin. This are the water parameters for cultivating Teal Splatter Plate Coral Fungia:
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