Aussie Christmas Symphyllia

About this coral

Aussie Christmas Symphyllia is an LPS coral sold under the common trade name “Aussie Christmas Symphyllia,” typically associated with the Symphyllia group of corals. In practice, this means it’s a fleshy, polyp-bearing LPS coral that can add bold, sculptural texture to a reef aquarium while benefiting from lighting for photosynthesis and from supplemental feeding.

Features:

• LPS coral form with fleshy polyps and a durable, calcium-based skeleton
• Often responds well to moderate light, helping maintain normal polyp expansion
• Generally prefers gentle, indirect water flow to avoid stressing delicate tissue
• Placement on stable rock supports secure attachment and reduces tissue damage
• Can benefit from occasional spot-feeding of suitable meaty foods to supplement its energy needs
• Best kept in a well-established tank with stable, clean saltwater parameters
• Useful for aquarists looking for an LPS centerpiece that looks different as the polyps change throughout the day

Specifications:

• Group: LPS coral (Symphyllia group as commonly sold)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate light
• Water flow (general guidance): Gentle, indirect flow
• Diet (general guidance): Photosynthesis plus occasional supplemental meaty foods (spot-feeding)
• Temperature (general guidance): ~74–78°F (23–26°C)
• Salinity (general guidance): ~1.023–1.026 SG
• pH (general guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): ~400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): ~1250–1350 ppm