{"product_id":"scolymia-australis-frag","title":"Scolymia Australis Frag","description":"\u003cp\u003eScolymia australis is a classic large polyp stony coral, often called a doughnut coral by hobbyists. As a single-polyp specimen, it's a popular choice for adding a focal point to the sandbed of a mature reef aquarium. These corals are found in a wide variety of colours and patterns, making each one quite distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animal consists of a solitary, circular polyp that can inflate dramatically with water, giving it a fleshy, doughnut-like appearance. At night or when food is present, it may extend short feeder tentacles from around its mouth. In a home reef, a healthy Scolymia will expand to its fullest during the day, showing off its unique colouration, which can range from solid greens and reds to intricate multicolour patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, Scolymia should be placed on the sandbed in an area of low to moderate, indirect water flow. They are sensitive to intense light, so lower-level placement with PAR values between 50 and 150 is ideal. While photosynthetic, they benefit greatly from occasional target feeding. A weekly offering of small, meaty foods like mysis shrimp or specialized LPS pellets will encourage good health and growth. Maintain stable water parameters, with calcium around 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1400 ppm. Though not overly aggressive, they can produce short sweeper tentacles, so it's wise to leave a few inches of space between them and any neighbouring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42359288430647,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260807-CJ09","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/103f9859-9bc9-401c-a6c1-81d01d1a5815-_MG_4465.png?v=1786135121","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/scolymia-australis-frag","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}