圆板珊瑚

关于圆板珊瑚

Cycloseris is a disc-shaped solitary coral that rests on sand rather than attaching to rock, growing up to about 10cm across. Its tolerance for turbid water makes it a forgiving choice for beginner coral keepers.

迎接圆板珊瑚前需要了解的7件事

1. 1It doesn't attach to rock

   Cycloseris doesn't cement itself to a substrate like many corals — it simply rests on the sand. Handle it gently when rearranging your tank, since it can easily shift out of place.

2. 2Keep it on sand, not rock

   House it on a soft sand bed rather than perched on rockwork. Avoid spots with strong, direct flow and choose a gentler current for better stability.

3. 3Feeds through a central mouth

   It has a single mouth at the center of its disc, from which it extends tentacles to catch food. Aim feedings near that spot to reduce leftover food in the tank.

4. 4Tolerant of turbid water

   Cycloseris handles cloudy water conditions well and isn't overly sensitive to shifts in water quality. That said, routine water care is still just as important as with any coral.

5. 5Grows to about 10cm across

   At full size it reaches roughly 10cm in diameter at most, so it won't take up much space in your tank. That makes long-term layout planning easier.

6. 6Acclimate it slowly at first

   Newly arrived specimens are sensitive to sudden changes, so take your time with drip acclimation. Keep it out of strong light and flow until it settles in.

7. 7Lives as a solitary polyp

   Unlike colonial corals, Cycloseris lives as a single individual. Give it enough space from neighboring corals so they don't come into contact.

圆板珊瑚的常见问题

Q.Is Cycloseris suitable for beginners?

A.Yes, it's classified as beginner-friendly. Its tolerance for turbid water and relative insensitivity to water quality shifts make it an easy species to keep.

Q.Does it need to be attached to rock?

A.No, Cycloseris doesn't attach to a substrate — it's kept resting on sand. There's no need to glue or fix it to rock.

Q.How large does it grow?

A.At full size it reaches roughly 10cm in diameter. As a solitary coral, it won't spread out into a large colony.

Q.What kind of tank layout suits it?

A.A layout with a soft sand area, rather than rockwork, suits it best. Choose a spot with gentle flow rather than direct, strong current for better stability.

Q.Is it subject to any regulations?

A.Cycloseris is not subject to CITES.

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