Golden Ember Symphillia (Symphillia spp.)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Aggressive
Colour Form: Warm Yellow, Subtle Grey, and Rich Brown Shades
Water Conditions: 24-28°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Mussidae
Lighting: Moderate to High
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Mid
Overview
The Golden Ember Symphillia is an elegantly beautiful coral with a stunning mix of warm yellow, subtle grey, and rich brown hues. This coral’s color palette creates a harmonious, earthy contrast that can add a sophisticated, natural touch to your reef tank. Its unique coloration, paired with its intricate, fleshy polyps, makes it a striking centerpiece for any aquarium. With an aggressive temperament, it requires careful placement to ensure it doesn’t come into contact with more passive corals, making it ideal for experienced aquarists.
Care & Feeding
The Golden Ember Symphillia thrives under moderate to high lighting conditions, with steady water flow to support its growth. As a primarily photosynthetic species, it can benefit from occasional feedings of meaty foods like mysis shrimp or finely chopped seafood, which help maintain its rich coloration. Regular supplementation of calcium, magnesium, and trace elements is essential to ensure the coral’s health and vibrant appearance.
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 Golden Ember Symphillia in the bottom to mid-section of your tank, ensuring it receives adequate light and water flow. Given its aggressive nature, it is crucial to provide sufficient space from other corals to prevent potential stinging or territorial conflicts.
With its rich yellow, brown, and grey tones, the Golden Ember Symphillia adds an elegant, earthy dimension to any reef aquarium, offering both beauty and a sense of understated sophistication to your underwater world.