Solar Burst Fungia (Fungia spp.)
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Colour Form: Vibrant Green Base with a Fiery Orange Mouth and Border
- Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
- Family: Fungiidae
- Lighting: Moderate to High
- Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
- Water Flow: Moderate
- Placement: Bottom
Overview
The Solar Burst Fungia is a radiant spectacle in the reef, glowing with an intense green body that is beautifully framed by a bold orange rim and a fiery central mouth. This striking contrast gives the coral an appearance reminiscent of a solar flare, making it a captivating showpiece in any aquarium. As a free-living plate coral, it gently moves with the water’s currents, adding natural motion and depth to the reefscape.
Care & Feeding
This Fungia species is primarily photosynthetic but benefits from occasional target feedings of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and reef pellets. Moderate lighting and gentle to moderate water flow encourage full expansion of its delicate tissue, maximizing both health and visual impact.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm
Placement
The Solar Burst Fungia thrives when placed on a soft sandy substrate or a stable, flat rock surface. While peaceful, it should be given enough space to expand without interference from other corals.
A dazzling and energetic coral that brings warmth and vibrancy to any reef tank, Solar Burst Fungia is an unmissable addition for aquarists seeking bold color and movement!