Sun Core Plate Coral

About this coral

Sun Core Plate Coral is a named plate coral offered in our LPS coral range. Plate corals are free-living large-polyp stony corals that rest loose on the sand bed rather than being attached to rock. That makes them a good choice for open stretches of substrate in a reef aquarium. This listing names the variety but does not confirm its exact species, color, origin or size, so the care notes below are general guidance for plate corals as a group. Plate corals are usually considered hardy. They do well in moderate light and low to moderate water flow, and they readily take target feeding.

Features:

• Free-living plate coral that rests on the sand bed instead of growing attached to rock.
• Generally regarded as a hardy LPS coral that suits a well-maintained reef aquarium.
• Prefers sand beds and moderate light, which makes it useful for decorating open substrate areas.
• Photosynthetic, but it benefits from feeding meaty foods such as mysis, enriched brine shrimp or other small marine foods.
• Can catch food particles from the water column as well as accepting spot feeding.
• Tentacles are often only partly extended during the day and extend further in the evening.
• Handle with care to avoid damaging the coral's tissue.

Specifications:

• Coral type: LPS, free-living plate coral
• Placement: Sand bed or coarse substrate
• Lighting: Low to moderate; roughly 100-220 PAR as general guidance
• Water flow: Low to moderate
• Diet: Photosynthetic; supplement with meaty foods about once a week
• Temperature: 74-83°F (23-28°C)
• pH: 8.1-8.2
• Salinity: 1.024-1.026 specific gravity
• Alkalinity: About 3.5 meq/L
• Calcium: 380-430 ppm