Ethereal Tide Plerogyra (Plerogyra spp.)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Colour Form: Unique Blend of Soft Green and Cloudy Grey
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Plerogyridae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Low
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Ethereal Tide Plerogyra is a striking bubble coral, exhibiting a dreamy fusion of soft green and misty grey, creating a ghostly yet elegant effect in any reef aquarium. As light moves across its delicate, translucent vesicles, the coral shimmers with an almost liquid-like appearance, making it a true showpiece. Its soft, flowing structure adds movement and dimension, making it an excellent choice for reef keepers looking for a coral with both beauty and presence.
Care & Feeding
The Ethereal Tide Plerogyra thrives in low to moderate lighting and gentle water flow, allowing its bubble-like vesicles to remain fully expanded. Excessive flow may cause it to retract, diminishing its ethereal beauty.
While primarily photosynthetic, this coral benefits from occasional feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and marine snow, which support its growth and enhance its soft, glowing coloration.
Maintaining stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels is essential for its overall health and skeletal integrity.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 5-15 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.03-0.08 ppm
Placement
The Ethereal Tide Plerogyra should be placed in the bottom to middle sections of the reef tank, in an area with gentle water movement to prevent damage to its delicate bubbles. It has long sweeper tentacles that extend at night, so provide ample space between it and nearby corals to prevent stinging.
With its softly shifting colors, fluid movement, and rare combination of green and grey tones, the Ethereal Tide Plerogyra is an exquisite addition to any reef, bringing a sense of tranquility and elegance to your aquascape!