- Name:
Aussie Platygyra
(View AKA's) - Family: Faviidae
- Species: Platygyra
- Scientific Name: Platygyra sp
General info about Aussie Platygyra
In general, corals coming from the genus Platygyra either comes in a massive or encrusting form. Instead of the typical circular shaped wall which is common in the Faviidae family, their corallite walls are long and elongated that usually creates a maze-like pattern.
For the Aussie Platygyra, they are predominatly colored green on the walls and light blue on their mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Platygyra:
- Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 - 3.93 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10
- Temperature: 74° - 83° F (23° - 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
Aussie Platygyra Diet & Nutrition
Aussie Platygyra can survive without feeding courtesy from the nourishment it recieves from the symbiotic zooxanthellae that is living within them. However, we still do recommend you do supplemental feding by adding mysis and brine shrimp.
Fragging / Propagating Aussie Platygyra
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Aussie Platygyra. They need to be set at the bottom portion of the tank where lighting and flow rate are in moderation.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Aussie Platygyra
Aussie Platygyra requires moderate lighting and moderate water flow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Aussie Platygyra
Aussie Platygyra is susceptible to hair algae. This ussually occurs if the water flow is too low or not sufficient.
Aussie Platygyra Origin
Aussie Platygyra can be found in the Indo-west Pacific Ocean. They are now listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which means that their global trading is now monitored.
Caution Should be Taken with Aussie Platygyra
Aussie Platygyra must be set in the tank with enough spacing in relation to other coral species.
How to Acclimate Aussie Platygyra
Since the Aussie Platygyra are a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity. They should be immediately set to its receiving substrate like rocks and be permanently positioned using gel glue so that the colonization process can commence.
Original Detail
| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Aussie Platygyra | Platygyra | Faviidae | Platygyra sp | In general, corals coming from the genus Platygyra either comes in a massive or encrusting form. Instead of the typical circular shaped wall which is common in the Faviidae family, their corallite walls are long and elongated that usually creates a maze-like pattern. For the Aussie Platygyra, they are predominatly colored green on the walls and light blue on their mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Platygyra:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-20 07:41:31 | Tristan Paylado | Approved |