- Name:
UFO Scoly
- Family: Mussidae
- Species: Scolymia
- Scientific Name: Scolymia australis
General info about UFO 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 UFO Scoly, they are predominantly colored green and violet arranged in a circular pattern. This are the water parameters for cultivating UFO 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
UFO Scoly Diet & Nutrition
The primary nourishment of the UFO 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 UFO Scoly
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating UFO Scoly. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for UFO Scoly
The UFO Scoly requires moderate lighting and low water flow.
UFO Scoly Origin
The UFO Scoly can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan, Malaysia, Polynesia and Australia.
Caution Should be Taken with UFO Scoly
You have nothing to worry about UFO Scoly. They have a peaceful behaviour and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.
How to Acclimate UFO Scoly
UFO Scoly are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
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UFO 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 UFO Scoly, they are predominantly colored green and violet arranged in a circular pattern. This are the water parameters for cultivating UFO Scoly:
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