Aussie Nuclear Tiger Striped Button Scoly

About this coral

Aussie Nuclear Tiger Striped Button Scoly is a premium LPS “button coral” (often sold under the Scolymia/scoly name and commonly associated with Homophyllia australis) that makes a striking, disc-shaped centerpiece in reef aquariums. In practice, it’s prized for its fleshy, saucer-like polyp and for the way it responds to careful, low-flow placement and regular target feeding—turning a sandbed spot into a focal point.

Features:

• Fleshy, disc-shaped LPS button coral for display on the sandbed as a centerpiece
• Group-level “scoly” care is generally low to moderate light with gentle, controlled water movement
• Designed to be placed where it can fully extend (avoid burying the mouth/flesh under sand)
• Often responds best to target feeding with meaty foods rather than relying only on general tank drift
• A great choice for aquarists who enjoy spot-feeding and dialing in stable parameters for LPS

Specifications:

• Coral type: LPS button coral (“scoly”/Scolymia sold in the hobby)
• Scientific name (commonly associated in trade): Homophyllia australis (often sold under the Scolymia/scoly name)
• Care level (general guidance): Easy to moderate to maintain (group-level) ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/scolymia/?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting (group-level guidance): Low to moderate; too much light can be harmful ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/scolymia/?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (group-level guidance): Low to moderate/gentle ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/scolymia/?utm_source=openai))
• Placement: Typically kept on the sandbed where it can extend without being buried ([poseidonsrealm.com](https://poseidonsrealm.com/coral-guide/scolymia/?utm_source=openai))
• Approx. adult size (group-level guidance): Often around 3–4 inches in diameter when established ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/scoly-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: About 72–78°F ([liveaquaria.com](https://www.liveaquaria.com/products/australian-scolymia-coral-colored?utm_source=openai))
• pH: ~8.0–8.4 ([coralsdepot.com](https://www.coralsdepot.com/pages/coral-care-guide/scolymia-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: ~1.024–1.026 ([pawholt.com](https://pawholt.com/pets/exotic/scolymia-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: ~8–12 dKH ([corals.com](https://www.corals.com/2024/08/16/scolymia-corals/?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: ~400–500 ppm ([corals.com](https://www.corals.com/2024/08/16/scolymia-corals/?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: ~1300–1350 ppm ([pawholt.com](https://pawholt.com/pets/exotic/scolymia-coral/?utm_source=openai))
• Diet (group-level guidance): Target feed meaty foods for best results ([aquariumsource.com](https://www.aquariumsource.com/scoly-coral/?utm_source=openai))