Aussie Mint Patch Bubble Coral

About this coral

The "Aussie Mint Patch Bubble Coral" is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral sold as a bubble-coral type. In practical aquarium use, LPS like this are valued for their fleshy, extended polyps and for how they can help create a varied, natural-looking reef display when placed in stable conditions. Because commercial coral names often reflect a seller’s named morph rather than a guaranteed scientific species, this description focuses on group-level guidance for LPS/bubble-type corals rather than morph-specific claims.

Features:

• Large, fleshy polyps typical of LPS-style reef corals for visual impact in a reef aquascape
• Bubble-coral type corals generally appreciate moderate, stable conditions rather than rapid swings in water quality
• Usually benefit from gentle water movement to keep polyps extended without strong direct blasting
• In most reef setups, LPS corals can respond well to targeted feeding of appropriate meaty foods
• Best kept where they can maintain consistent placement and access to normal feeding flow

Specifications:

• Product category: LPS Corals
• Coral type (group-level): Bubble-coral type LPS (general guidance)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate (LPS requires stable reef parameters)
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate light
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate to low, avoid strong direct flow
• Temperature (general reef range): About 74–78°F
• Salinity (general reef range): About 1.025–1.026 SG
• pH (general reef range): About 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general reef range): About 7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general reef range): About 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general reef range): About 1250–1350 ppm