Aussie Pagoda Coral

The Aussie Pagoda Coral is a popular and visually stunning type of coral, known for its unique and attractive appearance. It’s also referred to as the “Pagoda Cup Coral” and belongs to the family Pocilloporidae.

Key Characteristics:
Scientific Name: Turbinaria reniformis
Appearance: The Aussie Pagoda Coral has a beautiful, fan-like or pagoda-shaped structure with distinct ridges and large, wide cups. The color can range from greens, browns, and sometimes hues of orange or yellow.
Care Level: Generally considered to be of moderate care level.
Lighting: Prefers moderate to high lighting (can handle bright lighting but should be acclimatized slowly).
Water Flow: Prefers moderate water flow.
Placement: It can be placed in a variety of reef setups but should be kept away from other aggressive corals as it can potentially sting.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (22°C – 26°C)
pH: 8.1 – 8.4
Salinity: 1.023 – 1.025 SG (Specific Gravity)
Alkalinity: 8 – 12 dKH
Feeding:
Primary Diet: It can obtain nutrients from the water column and light through photosynthesis. However, it can benefit from supplemental feeding like microplankton or reef coral foods.
Growth & Propagation:
It grows slowly but can be propagated by fragging.
Fragging should be done carefully as this coral can sometimes be sensitive to handling.