- Name:
Ultra Lobo
- Family: Mussidae
- Species: Lobophytum
- Scientific Name: Lobophytum sp
General info about Ultra Lobo
In general, corals coming from the genus Lobophytum are called Brain Corals. They have fleshy polyps that can be retracted deep within its calcareous skeleton. It features a variety of textures and colors wheer some are smooth, pimply while some resembles like a carpet.
As for the Ultra Lobo, they are predominantly colored brown violet with white mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Ultra Lobo:
- Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 3.2 - 4.8 MEQ/L
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 - 10
- Temperature: 76° - 83° F (24° - 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
Ultra Lobo Diet & Nutrition
In the wild, Ultra Lobo has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton or dissolved organics.
Fragging / Propagating Ultra Lobo
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Ultra Lobo. Thriving them with fish is recommended as fish excretes nitrogen that can sustain the coral's growth.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Ultra Lobo
Ultra Lobo does not need a high flow rate and intense light. Giving them moderate lighting allows the Acan Echinata to spread their polyps thereby allowing them to feed. Too much light will cause the polyps to be retracted.
Ultra Lobo Origin
Ultra Lobo can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. They are widely distributed from East Africa (the Red Sea to Polynesia), Japan, Marshall Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef and Solitary Islands of Australia.
Caution Should be Taken with Ultra Lobo
Except for their own kind, Ultra Lobo is aggressive towards other species. During the night, they extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals. It is recommended to observe proper spacing between corals. Further, they have the tendency to be overpowered with soft corals and will die especially if soft corals outnumber them.
How to Acclimate Ultra Lobo
Ultra Lobo is purely marine. So, therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Ultra Lobo
During the night, the Ultra Lobo extend their tentacles and sting nearby corals.
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Ultra Lobo | Lobophytum | Mussidae | Lobophytum sp | In general, corals coming from the genus Lobophytum are called Brain Corals. They have fleshy polyps that can be retracted deep within its calcareous skeleton. It features a variety of textures and colors wheer some are smooth, pimply while some resembles like a carpet. As for the Ultra Lobo, they are predominantly colored brown violet with white mouth. This are the water parameters in cultivating Ultra Lobo:
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