Green & Purple Cynarina

Cynarina is one of the largest single-polyp corals in the hobby, a classic LPS appreciated for its unique, fleshy appearance. Often called a Meat Coral or Doughnut Coral, Cynarina lacrymalis has a single circular skeleton and a large, translucent mantle that inflates with water, giving it a soft, pillowy look. This particular specimen presents with a rich green colouration across its tissue.

In a home reef, Cynarina can expand to several times the size of its skeleton, especially during the day. The tissue is often so clear you can see the skeletal septa underneath. This specimen's green flesh has a subtle depth and texture, showing off the coral's characteristic bubbly surface when fully inflated. At night, or when hungry, it may extend short feeding tentacles from the centre of the polyp.

For best results, Cynarina should be placed on the sandbed in a low-light, low-flow area of the aquarium. A PAR range of 50-100 is generally sufficient; high light will cause it to bleach or retract. It prefers gentle, indirect water movement that allows its polyp to expand without being battered. While photosynthetic, it's a very willing feeder and benefits from weekly target feeding of meaty foods like mysis shrimp or chopped prawn. Keep it a safe distance from other corals, as it can extend short but effective sweeper tentacles. Maintain stable water parameters with calcium around 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium near 1300-1400.

This is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.

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As we are direct from source, we import and sell direct to the public. This means you can buy with confidence knowing EMA prides itself on excellent handling and conditioning protocols.

Fish

All our fish held in a quarantine system for a minimum of 3 weeks. During this time, regular water changes are performed, and twice daily (or sometimes more) feedings are performed.

Copper is dosed and checked twice a day for ich and velvet.

During this treatment fish are given formalin baths for brooklynella and a minimum of 3 praziquantel doses is performed for flukes.

Coral

Our coral is quarantined for a minimum of 3 weeks, just like fish. During this time, regular water changes are performed, water testing done, and once a month a Fauna Marin ICP Total is performed.

Corals are inspected for pests/general health and are provided with a pest dip once a week for at least 3 weeks.

If we see signs of pests, the quarantine period is extended and/or additional dips are performed

If coral is bleached/unhealthy, it will remain in quarantine until healthy enough to sell.