- Name:
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral
(View AKA's) - Family: Faviidae
- Species: Platygyra
- Scientific Name: Platygyra sp
General info about Brain Worm Platygyra Coral
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 Brain Worm Platygyra Coral, they are predominatly colored violet with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Brain Worm Platygyra Coral:
- 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
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral Diet & Nutrition
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral 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 Brain Worm Platygyra Coral
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Brain Worm Platygyra Coral. They need to be set at the bottom portion of the tank where lighting and flow rate are in moderation.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Brain Worm Platygyra Coral
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral requires moderate lighting and moderate water flow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Brain Worm Platygyra Coral
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral is susceptible to hair algae. This ussually occurs if the water flow is too low or not sufficient.
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral Origin
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral 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 Brain Worm Platygyra Coral
Brain Worm Platygyra Coral must be set in the tank with enough spacing in relation to other coral species.
How to Acclimate Brain Worm Platygyra Coral
Since the Brain Worm Platygyra Coral 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.
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| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Brain Worm Platygyra Coral | 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 Brain Worm Platygyra Coral, they are predominatly colored violet with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Brain Worm Platygyra Coral:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-20 07:43:00 | Tristan Paylado | Approved |