• Name:

    Ultra Scoly

  • Family: Mussidae
  • Species: Scolymia
  • Scientific Name: Scolymia sp
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General info about Ultra 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 Ultra Scoly, they are predominantly colored violet and red arranged alternately in a perpendicular pattern. This are the water parameters for cultivating Ultra 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

Ultra Scoly Diet & Nutrition

The primary nourishment of the Ultra 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 Ultra Scoly

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Ultra Scoly

The Ultra Scoly requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

Ultra Scoly Origin

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

Caution Should be Taken with Ultra Scoly

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

How to Acclimate Ultra Scoly

Ultra 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
Ultra Scoly Scolymia Mussidae Scolymia sp

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 Ultra Scoly, they are predominantly colored violet and red arranged alternately in a perpendicular pattern. This are the water parameters for cultivating Ultra 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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