🔹 Golden Blotch Bubble Coral
Plerogyra sinuosa (Yellow Blotchy)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (sweeper tentacles may sting nearby corals)
Colour Form: Translucent bubble-like vesicles patterned with yellow blotchy highlights. Under blue or actinic lighting, the yellow tones intensify, creating a golden, glowing effect across the colony.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Euphylliidae
Lighting: Low to moderate (too much light can cause tissue stress)
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
Water Flow: Low to moderate — gentle flow prevents tissue damage while allowing vesicles to expand
Placement: Lower reef levels, with space to avoid stings from sweeper tentacles
🧬 Overview
The Golden Blotch Bubble Coral is a rare and eye-catching morph of Plerogyra distinguished by its translucent vesicles adorned with irregular yellow blotches. When fully inflated, the bubbles create a striking golden shimmer effect, making it a premium showpiece coral. Its flowing vesicles add unique movement and a glowing presence in the aquarium.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
While photosynthetic, this coral benefits from 1–2 weekly feedings of small meaty foods (mysis, chopped shrimp, or reef roids). Feeding promotes fuller bubble expansion and enhances the intensity of the yellow blotches. Handle with care, as vesicles are delicate and prone to damage if exposed to excessive flow or contact.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Best placed in lower reef zones with low to moderate water movement. Provide ample space between colonies to avoid aggression from long sweeper tentacles, especially toward nearby LPS or SPS. Under actinic lighting, the yellow blotches glow warmly, creating a golden bubble effect.
📸 WYSIWYG Note
This coral is sold as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The specimen photographed is the exact coral you will receive.