ASD Red Scolymia

About this coral

ASD Red Scolymia is an LPS coral featuring the genus Scolymia, offered as a showpiece coral under the shop’s “Red Scolymia” naming. In a reef aquarium, Scolymia corals are prized for their fleshy, bumpy-tissue look and their ability to thrive with strong, consistent water conditions. Practically, they’re best used as a focal centerpiece on the rockwork where they can receive appropriate light and a gentle, indirect flow. Like many photosynthetic corals, they rely on light for much of their energy and also benefit from occasional feeding.

Features:

• LPS “fleshy showpiece” coral style with a dramatic, sculptural growth form
• Uses photosynthesis under suitable lighting, helping support overall energy needs
• Tolerates gentle, indirect water movement—avoids blasting currents that can stress tissue
• Typically benefits from occasional supplemental feeding beyond light alone
• Often does best when placed where water parameters remain stable over time

Specifications:

• Scientific group: Scolymia (LPS coral genus)
• Care level (general): Moderate (requires stable, reef-like conditions)
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate to high light
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect flow
• Placement (general guidance): Securely on rockwork with appropriate light and no direct blasting flow
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional meaty feedings
• Temperature: About 74–78°F (23–26°C)
• Salinity: About 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
• pH: About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: About 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: About 1250–1350 ppm