Golden Ember Fungia
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Bright Yellow Polyps with Vibrant Orange Base
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Fungiidae
Lighting: Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Gentle to Moderate
Placement: Bottom
Overview
The Golden Ember Fungia is a stunning coral featuring vibrant orange hues contrasted by striking yellow polyps that radiate against its colorful base. Its bold color combination adds warmth and visual interest to any reef aquarium, making it an eye-catching centerpiece. The calm, flowing polyps contribute to the coral’s peaceful, graceful presence, perfect for any tank looking to enhance its visual appeal.
Care & Feeding
The Golden Ember Fungia thrives in stable conditions with moderate lighting and gentle to moderate water flow. While it is photosynthetic, it will benefit from occasional feedings of meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or other coral-specific foods to maintain its vibrant coloration and health.
Stable calcium, magnesium, and trace element levels are essential for this coral’s well-being.
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
Position the Golden Ember Fungia on the bottom of your aquarium, in soft substrate, to allow the coral to fully expand. Gentle water flow will bring out the full beauty of its colorful polyps while protecting its delicate tissue.
Bring the warm glow of the Golden Ember Fungia into your reef and enjoy its bright, captivating colors.