Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean
Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow turbid areas in lagoons and tidepools receiving little to moderate water movement and generally solitary creatures, sometimes attached vertically on substrates, and may be found in small groups.
General Husbandry: These mostly photosynthetic corals, which can attain a diameter of 12 - 14 inches (30 - 35 cm), are among the easiest of all large polyped soft (LPS) corals to maintain since they do better in somewhat nutrient rich surroundings with medium light intensity and gentle water movement.
Generally a tan color, but depending upon where collected, may be an ivory, dark brown, or gray color, with the central oral area possibly a dark orange.
Has small stinging tentacles that are capable of capturing small fishes and invertebrates, which usually occurs during evening hours.
Requires occasional feedings of small pieces of fresh fish flesh/clam/shrimp.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Subclass: Hexacorallia
Order: Corallimorpharia
Family: Discosomatidae
Genus: Amplexidiscus
FYI: Only one species in this genus.
Placement in the aquarium can be wherever conditions favor it, but keep in mind to provide enough space between it and its neighbors!
Experience Level: Intermediate
Diet: Photosynthetic/Carnivore
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Aquarium Environment: Reef or fish-only aquarium
Coral Safe:With caution
Fish Safe: With caution
Invertebrate Safe: With caution
Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy
Calcium (Ca): 380 - 430 mg/l
Alkalinity: 2.5 - 3.0 meq/l
Phosphate (PO4): <0.05 mg/l
Magnesium (Mg): approx. 1350 mg/l (relate to specific gravity)
Strontium (Sr) 8 - 10 mg/l
Temperature Range: 72 - 83°F (22 - 28°C)
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Lighting: PAR 300 - 400+
Water Movement: WM 1 - 2
Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
pH: 8.0 - 8.4
Iodine/Trace Elements Monitor/as necessary to maintain quality seawater.
