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Sun Coral
AdvancedTubastraea sp.
Vivid orange non-photosynthetic coral. Grown entirely through feeding. Stunning full polyp extension at night.
Dificultad
Advanced
Temperatura
22〜27℃
Esperanza de vida
10+ years with proper care
Dieta
Mysis/brine shrimp (daily or every other day feeding)
Acerca de
Sun coral (genus Tubastraea, family Dendrophylliidae) is an azooxanthellate cup coral containing no symbiotic algae and therefore deriving all nutrition from active predation rather than photosynthesis. Its brilliant orange, yellow, or black polyps open like flowers to capture plankton, making it one of the most visually striking corals for shaded tank positions where photosynthetic corals cannot thrive. Native to reef walls and slopes of the Indo-Pacific, it often colonizes overhangs and cave ceilings. Successful husbandry demands frequent target feeding (three to five times weekly) with brine shrimp, mysis, or plankton, pausing flow to allow polyp extension during meals.
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Información básica
Origen
reef walls, slopes, and cave ceilings of the Indo-Pacific
Esperanza de vida
10+ years with proper care
Temperatura
22〜27℃
Dieta
Mysis/brine shrimp (daily or every other day feeding)
Guía de cuidado
Lighting
Not needed (non-photosynthetic)
Flow
Moderate
Feeding
Daily or every other day feeding required. Labor-intensive
Placement
Shaded areas or under overhangs
Notes
Neglecting feeding causes decline and death
Non-photosyntheticOrangeFeeding essentialAdvanced
Preguntas frecuentes de Sun Coral
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Sun Coral?
A
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Sun Coral?
A
La temperatura ideal para Sun Coral es 22〜27℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Sun Coral?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Sun Coral es 10+ years with proper care. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
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