Toxic Green Turbinaria

Turbinaria corals, often called scroll or cup corals, are a classic Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral in the reef aquarium hobby. This particular specimen is a vibrant green variety, commonly known as a Toxic Green Turbinaria. It offers a unique growth form that contrasts well with the branching and mounding shapes of other corals.

In a home reef, Turbinaria typically grows in a plating or scrolling formation, creating a thin, delicate-looking skeleton that expands outwards from its base. The surface is covered in small, distinct polyps that extend for feeding. This piece has a solid green base colour, and its polyps will likely present as a similar or slightly different shade, adding subtle texture to its surface.

For best care, provide moderate lighting in the 100-200 PAR range, as high light can cause bleaching. Water flow should also be moderate and indirect, just enough to prevent detritus from settling on its plate-like surface. Place it in the middle to upper regions of the rockwork, ensuring it has plenty of room to expand. While photosynthetic, it will benefit from occasional spot-feeding. Maintain stable water parameters with calcium around 400-450 ppm and alkalinity between 8-12 dKH. It is a peaceful coral but can produce short sweeper tentacles, so leave a few inches between it and other corals.

The unique plating structure of a Turbinaria can create interesting visual layers and overhangs in an aquascape. This can provide shaded areas below for lower-light corals or invertebrates. It is a steady grower under stable conditions and makes a great addition for hobbyists looking to add structural diversity to their reef.

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

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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.