Fungia Plate - Orange 2-3" (IN STORE ONLY)

Fungia Plate - Orange 2-3" (IN STORE ONLY)

Common Name: Fungia, Plate Coral

Latin Name: Fungia fungites

Difficulty Level: Advanced

Colors: Greens, Purples, Oranges, Mixed

Temperament: Plate corals can be semi-aggressive and can damage other corals if they come into contact with them

Growth Speed: Medium – Fast. Plate Plate corals, like Fungia Plate Corals, are photosynthetic and can get nutrients from the algae living in their tissues. However, they also need supplemental food to thrive. Here are some tips for feeding plate corals

Tank Placement: Bottom of the tank.

Lighting Intensity: Plate corals can do well in low light around 50 PAR, but some may require moderate to high lighting levels.

Water Flow: Low to moderate (indirect flow) Their polyps should wave gently without being slammed by flow, as too much direct flow can cause tissue damage or hinder food capture.

Temperature: 72°F / 84°F

Salinity: 1.023 - 1.025

pH: 8.1-8.4

Nitrate: Below 10

Phosphate: 0.05-0.1 ppm, keeping levels stable.

Alkalinity: 8-12 dKh