Lobophyllia "Crimson Ember" Coral
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Color Form: Vibrant Orange and Deep Red
Water Conditions: 22-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Moderate to Low
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
Waterflow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
Ignite your aquarium with the Lobophyllia "Crimson Ember" Coral, a mesmerizing centerpiece with its fiery blend of vibrant orange and deep red hues. The intricate patterns and bold coloration make this coral a living ember, radiating energy and intensity throughout your reef display. Its fleshy polyps and dynamic textures create an alluring focal point, adding depth and character to any tank.
Native to the Indo-Pacific, the Crimson Ember thrives under moderate lighting and gentle water flow, offering a stunning replication of its natural reef habitat.
Care & Feeding
The Lobophyllia "Crimson Ember" Coral is primarily photosynthetic but benefits from supplemental feeding to enhance its vivid coloration and promote growth. Offer meaty foods like chopped mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized coral foods 1-2 times a week for optimal health.
This species appreciates stable water parameters, especially calcium and magnesium, for robust skeletal growth. Keep nitrate and phosphate levels low to avoid dulling its brilliant colors and encourage vibrant, long-term health.
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 Crimson Ember Coral in the lower to middle sections of your aquarium, ensuring it has ample room to expand its fleshy polyps. Its semi-aggressive nature means it should be placed away from other corals to prevent potential stinging or territorial disputes.
Unleash the fiery elegance of the Lobophyllia "Crimson Ember" Coral, a bold and dynamic addition that lights up your reef with warmth and drama.