Sunset Glow Cycloseris
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Brilliant Orange with Subtle Yellow or Green Highlights
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 Sunset Glow Cycloseris is a captivating coral that features a brilliant orange base with subtle hints of yellow or green accents. Its vibrant coloration and gentle movement make it an ideal choice for aquarists seeking to add a burst of color to their reef aquarium. This peaceful coral’s stunning appearance evokes the warmth of a tropical sunset, making it a standout in any marine setup.
Care & Feeding
The Sunset Glow Cycloseris thrives in stable, moderate water conditions with gentle to moderate flow. While it is photosynthetic, occasional feedings of meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or coral-specific foods will support its health and vibrant coloration.
Ensure proper levels of calcium, magnesium, and trace elements to maintain the coral’s strong skeletal structure and keep its colors glowing.
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
Place the Sunset Glow Cycloseris on the bottom of your aquarium, ensuring it has enough space to expand and display its stunning orange hues. Gentle water flow will accentuate its movement while preventing damage to its delicate tissue.
Bring the warmth of a tropical sunset into your reef with the Sunset Glow Cycloseris, a coral that dazzles with every glance.