Inferno Core Crucifer (Crucifer spp.)
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Colour Form: Deep Red Center with Radiating Hues of Orange, Yellow, and Green
- 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 Inferno Core Crucifer is a stunning centerpiece coral, featuring a deep, fiery red center that radiates outward into warm tones of orange, yellow, and green. Its intricate swirling pattern creates a molten, volcanic effect, giving it a bold and dramatic presence in the reef. Under actinic lighting, the intense red core glows vividly, making this coral a must-have for collectors seeking high-impact coloration.
Care & Feeding
The Inferno Core Crucifer thrives in moderate lighting and low to moderate water flow, which allows its fleshy structure to fully expand without excessive movement. While it relies on photosynthesis, occasional target feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized coral foods will enhance its growth and coloration.
Maintaining stable levels of calcium, magnesium, and trace elements is essential for preserving its brilliant hues and promoting overall health.
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 Inferno Core Crucifer should be placed in the bottom to middle sections of the tank, where it can receive moderate lighting and gentle flow. It has moderate sweeper tentacles, so providing adequate spacing from other corals helps prevent potential aggression.
With its volcanic red core, flowing structure, and eye-catching brilliance, the Inferno Core Crucifer is a truly mesmerizing addition that brings fiery intensity and elegance to any reef aquarium!