• Name:

    UC Burgandy Scoly

  • Family: Mussidae
  • Species: Scolymia
  • Scientific Name: Scolymia australis
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General info about UC Burgandy Scoly

In general, corals coming from the genus Scolymia are round solitary corals that has a single mouth located at the center. Their coloration usually has an alternating radial bands with a cup, saucer, flat or dome shaped variations.

As for the UC Burgandy Scoly, they are predominantly colored violet with blue spots. This are the water parameters for cultivating UC Burgandy Scoly:

  • 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

UC Burgandy Scoly Diet & Nutrition

The primary nourishment of the UC Burgandy Scoly is provided by the symbiotic zooxanthllae living within its tissues. But on top of this, we recommend you still do supplemental feeding by adding mysis or brine shrimp.

Fragging / Propagating UC Burgandy Scoly

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating UC Burgandy Scoly. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for UC Burgandy Scoly

The UC Burgandy Scoly requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

UC Burgandy Scoly Origin

The UC Burgandy Scoly can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan, Malaysia, Polynesia and Australia.

Caution Should be Taken with UC Burgandy Scoly

You have nothing to worry about UC Burgandy Scoly. They have a peaceful behaviour and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.

How to Acclimate UC Burgandy Scoly

UC Burgandy Scoly are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
UC Burgandy Scoly Scolymia Mussidae Scolymia australis

In general, corals coming from the genus Scolymia are round solitary corals that has a single mouth located at the center. Their coloration usually has an alternating radial bands with a cup, saucer, flat or dome shaped variations.

As for the UC Burgandy Scoly, they are predominantly colored violet with blue spots. This are the water parameters for cultivating UC Burgandy Scoly:

  • 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
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