Flameburst Crucifer (Crucifer spp.)
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Colour Form: Bright Orange Center with Subtle Outer Hues
- Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
- Family: Mussidae
- Lighting: Moderate
- Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
- Water Flow: Low to Moderate
- Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Flameburst Crucifer is a striking coral that showcases a vibrant orange center radiating energy and warmth. The vivid, fiery center is beautifully framed by subtle outer hues, creating a stunning contrast that brings both depth and intensity to any reef tank. Under actinic lighting, the orange center appears to glow, intensifying its flame-like brilliance, making it a standout centerpiece coral.
Care & Feeding
The Flameburst Crucifer thrives in moderate lighting and low to moderate water flow, which allows its bright orange center to fully expand while maintaining its delicate shape. Though it is photosynthetic, this coral benefits from occasional target feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized coral foods, which enhance its color and overall health.
Maintaining stable calcium, magnesium, and trace element levels is essential for preserving its bright coloration and ensuring continuous growth.
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
For the best display, place the Flameburst Crucifer in the bottom to middle sections of the tank, where it can receive moderate lighting and gentle flow. As this coral has moderate sweeper tentacles, be sure to give it ample space from other corals to avoid aggression.
With its vivid orange center and dynamic presence, the Flameburst Crucifer is an extraordinary addition that will bring a vibrant pop of color and energy to your reef aquarium!