💛✨ Plerogyra sinuosa “Golden Orb XL”
Bubble Coral – Rare Extra-Large Colony With Translucent Lemon-Yellow Vesicles and Warm Golden Highlights (WYSIWYG Specimen)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful (requires space to avoid contact with stinging corals)
Colour Form: The “Golden Orb” morph displays oversized translucent bubbles with a luminous yellow-gold hue and subtle lime undertones. Under daylight, it glows in soft champagne tones, while under actinic blue lighting, the vesicles radiate an amber luminescence, giving the coral a molten, sunlit appearance.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–9, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Euphylliidae
Lighting: Low to moderate (PAR 50–100)
Water Flow: Gentle, oscillating
Placement: Lower to mid rockwork, in an area with enough room to expand its polyps
🧬 Overview
The Plerogyra sinuosa “Golden Orb XL” is a statement coral — a massive, cushion-like colony that swells with light and movement.
This rare yellow morph is prized for its translucent vesicles that shift between gold, lemon, and soft amber, creating a glowing focal point in any reef.
Each piece is a true WYSIWYG specimen, hand-selected from our premium import line, offering:
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Fully expanded, extra-thick vesicles with strong fluorescence
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Exceptional tissue health and inflation
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Stable coloration under mixed-spectrum LEDs
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Gently acclimated and tank-ready
Perfect for collectors seeking a large, radiant centrepiece that blends elegance with luminosity.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Although Plerogyra corals rely on photosynthesis, they benefit from occasional supplemental feeding.
Offer once weekly:
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Finely chopped mysis or brine shrimp
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Coral-specific liquid blends or microplankton
Feeding promotes fuller inflation and faster tissue regeneration.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm |
📍 Placement
Position in a calm zone with soft, indirect flow to allow full bubble expansion.
Avoid sharp rockwork and keep at least 8–10 cm clearance from other LPS corals — the Plerogyra can extend delicate sweeper tentacles at night.
💛✨ Plerogyra sinuosa “Golden Orb XL”
A glowing, oversized bubble coral radiating pure golden warmth — soft, translucent, and mesmerising under blue light.
A collector-grade WYSIWYG colony ideal for reefers who want elegance, size, and that unmistakable golden shimmer.