{"product_id":"orange-plate-coral","title":"Orange Plate Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange Plate Corals are popular LPS corals often seen settled on the sandbed. Their unique free-living nature and vibrant colouration make them an interesting addition to a reef aquarium. They are generally hardy and can be a good choice for those looking for something a bit different from typical encrusting or branching corals. This piece measures approximately 7cm. Their disk-like structure makes them a focal point, especially when extended. They get their common name from their flat, plate-like shape. Some specimens can become quite round or dome-shaped as they mature. Plate corals will generally extend numerous short, often textured tentacles at night to capture food, but they can sometimes be seen with tentacles out during the day, particularly when feeding. The entire coral will display a vibrant orange hue. Plate corals thrive under moderate lighting, ideally around 100-200 PAR, and prefer moderate, indirect water flow to keep detritus from settling without irritating the fleshy coral. They are best placed on the sandbed or a very flat, stable surface where they cannot be easily dislodged. Feeding is important for these corals; they will readily accept small meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or specialized coral foods, especially when offered at night. Maintain stable water parameters: calcium between 400-440 ppm, alkalinity 8-10 dKH, and magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. Plate corals are not typically aggressive, but their fleshy nature means they need space to fully expand without touching other corals. Acclimation should be slow and gradual, particularly for lighting and flow, to allow the coral to adjust to its new environment. These corals bring a lovely splash of movement and a unique form to the lower reaches of the reef aquarium, providing a distinct contrast to taller coral structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a WYSIWYG listing; you'll receive a specimen of the same species with similar size and colouration to the one pictured, hand-picked for health and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that colours can look slightly different in person than in photos, depending on your lighting and screen, and the size given is an approximate guide measured at the time of listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50224954376247,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260924-WLB7","price":139.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/render-71e7bb19-f37d-4f61-a0a1-1dea2a5abdc1.png?v=1790282702","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/orange-plate-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}