🔴✨ Cynarina "Glass Red Shimmer" – Size S/M
Cynarina lacrymalis
Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Transparent Glassy Red with Iridescent Shimmer
Water Conditions: 24–27°C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Lobophylliidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Low
Placement: Bottom Level
Overview
The Glass Red Shimmer Cynarina is a captivating S/M-sized jewel for any reef tank. With a delicate, almost translucent red body that shimmers like molten glass under lighting, it adds elegance and depth to the sand bed. Subtle metallic undertones give this coral a pearlescent glow, especially under blues, making it a true collector’s item for those who appreciate refined colour.
Cynarinas are known for their inflated, cushion-like tissue and gentle presence, making them perfect as standalone showpieces or soft visual transitions in mixed LPS layouts.
Care & Feeding
Primarily photosynthetic, but benefits from regular target feeding. Use small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or reef-specific blends once or twice per week to support healthy tissue mass and vibrant colouration.
Optimal Parameters
Alkalinity (dKH): 8–11
Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
Magnesium (Mg): 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate (NO3): 2–10 ppm
Phosphate (PO4): 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement
Place directly on the sand bed in a low-flow area. Cynarinas prefer stable substrate and gentle current to prevent tissue damage. Avoid close proximity to aggressive or stinging neighbours.
🔮🔥 Delicate Brilliance – The Glass Red Shimmer Cynarina is like a living ruby on the reef floor. Small in size, huge in impact—perfect for adding refinement and glow to your LPS collection.