Warpaint Scoly

About this coral

ASD Warpaint Scoly is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral selection from your aquarium shop, intended as a centerpiece “scoly” style showpiece. In practice, this kind of LPS coral is used for display and for its fleshy, attention-grabbing polyp appearance—best suited to aquariums with stable reef conditions and gentle, consistent husbandry.

Features:

• Fleshy LPS polyp display makes a strong centerpiece coral for mixed reef tanks
• “Scoly” growth form typically benefits from low-to-moderate, steady water movement to keep tissues in good condition
• Generally suited to moderate lighting rather than intense, blasting light
• Placement on the rockwork where the coral can maintain consistent contact helps it establish comfortably
• Often benefits from occasional feedings of appropriately sized meaty foods, in addition to natural tank nutrition
• Helps diversify an LPS-focused aquascape with a different texture and feeding behavior than smaller polyp corals

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS coral (scoly-type)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate; relies on stable water quality
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate reef lighting
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect flow
• Placement (general guidance): Secure on rock in the main display where it can be kept consistently positioned
• Diet (general guidance): Meaty coral foods offered occasionally; also supported by tank plankton/natural feeding
• Temperature (general reef guidance): ~72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Salinity (general reef guidance): ~1.024–1.026 SG
• pH (general reef guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef guidance): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef guidance): ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef guidance): ~1250–1350 ppm