Iced Apple Scoly

About this coral

Iced Apple Scoly is an LPS coral typically sold under the “scoly” name, a fleshy, large-polyp stony coral best used as a centerpiece specimen in a reef aquarium. In practice, it’s valued for its bold, fleshy polyp presence and the way it can be fed to support a healthy-looking growth pattern over time. Group-level care guidance applies to this scol y-type LPS: provide stable, reef-appropriate water chemistry, gentle circulation, and suitable lighting, then place it where it won’t be smothered by fast-flowing water or contacted by aggressive neighbors.

Features:

• LPS “scoly” style coral with fleshy polyp display for a showpiece look
• Usually benefits from moderate light rather than blasting illumination
• Prefers calmer, indirect water movement to avoid stressing the tissue
• Often does best when positioned to reduce physical contact with other corals
• Can be supported with targeted feeding appropriate for large-polyp stony corals
• Makes a strong focal-point coral when kept in a stable, well-established reef

Specifications:

• Care level (group guidance): Moderate (requires stable, reef-appropriate conditions)
• Coral type: LPS large-polyp stony coral (scoly-type)
• Lighting (group guidance): Moderate
• Water flow (group guidance): Low to moderate, indirect/gentle
• Placement (group guidance): Lower/secure rock or sand-adjacent area where flow is not blasting and neighbors can be kept separate
• Adult size (group guidance): Varies by specimen
• Diet (group guidance): Target feeding of appropriate meaty foods for LPS
• Temperature (group guidance): ~72–78°F (22–26°C)
• pH (group guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Salinity (group guidance): ~1.025–1.026 (SG)
• Alkalinity (group guidance): ~8–12 dKH
• Calcium (group guidance): ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (group guidance): ~1250–1350 ppm