Aussie Iced UFO Symphyllia

About this coral

Aussie Iced UFO Symphyllia is an LPS coral in the genus Symphyllia (Symphyllia sp.) sold for reef aquariums. In practice, it’s used as a showpiece that adds fleshy, colorful LPS presence and texture to the lower-to-mid areas of a reef tank. Because “Aussie Iced UFO” refers to a seller’s named variety, this description focuses on general Symphyllia (LPS) care guidance rather than unverified morph-specific details.

Features:

• LPS coral with fleshy tissue, providing a bold, textured look in reef aquascapes.
• Typically benefits from stable water conditions and gentle, even flow to help tissue remain extended.
• Often performs best under moderate, indirect lighting rather than intense direct illumination.
• Aids color and growth through supplemental feeding of appropriate meaty foods (target feeding is commonly used for LPS).
• Works well as a centerpiece when placed on a secure rock base where it can extend without being shaded by taller corals.
• Helps showcase natural LPS movement and feeding behavior when the tank is kept consistent.

Specifications:

• Care level (general guidance): Moderate; best for aquarists who can maintain stable reef parameters and feed appropriately.
• Light (general guidance): Moderate, indirect reef lighting (avoid strong direct light).
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, gentle, and diffuse—avoid blasting currents directly at the tissue.
• Placement: Lower to mid tank on stable rock, where it won’t be covered by other corals.
• Diet (general guidance): Meaty/supplemental foods; target feeding is commonly used for LPS.
• Temperature: Typically maintained around 72–78°F (22–26°C).
• Salinity: Marine reef salinity around 1.024–1.026 (SG).
• pH: Typically maintained around 8.1–8.4.
• Alkalinity: Commonly maintained around 7–11 dKH.
• Calcium: Commonly maintained around 400–450 ppm.
• Magnesium: Commonly maintained around 1250–1350 ppm.