{"product_id":"warpaint-scolymia-australis-1","title":"Warpaint Scolymia Australis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Scolymia australis is a solitary large polyp stony coral that has been a long-time favourite in the reef hobby. It's a single, fleshy polyp that forms a disc or button shape. Specimens with \"Warpaint\" patterning are distinguished by their exceptionally sharp, high-contrast bands of colour, often featuring a combination of deep reds and greens that radiate from the coral's central mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, this coral displays a range of interesting behaviours. It can inflate its tissue substantially with water, giving it a full, puffy appearance, and will deflate when disturbed or during a feeding response. At night, short feeder tentacles may emerge from around the mouth to capture small food particles from the water column. The distinct lines of a Warpaint Scolymia hold their definition as the coral grows, making it a very satisfying specimen to watch mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for Scolymia is straightforward in a stable reef environment. They prefer a low position in the aquarium, either on the sandbed or a low-lying piece of rockwork. Lighting should be in the low to moderate range, typically 50-150 PAR, as high light can cause the colours to fade or the tissue to bleach. Water flow must be gentle and indirect; strong, direct flow can damage the delicate polyp. While photosynthetic, they benefit from target feeding once or twice a week with meaty foods like mysis shrimp. Maintain standard water parameters, including calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium at 1300-1400 ppm. Give it a few inches of personal space to prevent it from being bothered by its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its distinct footprint and solitary nature, the Warpaint Scolymia is an excellent choice for a showcase coral in a specific spot. It won't spread unpredictably or develop long, aggressive sweeper tentacles, making it a predictable and peaceful resident for a mixed reef. It adds a concentrated point of colour to lower-energy areas of the tank.\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":42359288135735,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260807-6HS9","price":595.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/44d8c852-0824-448b-bf18-3d0326d493f9-_MG_4439.png?v=1786135004","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/warpaint-scolymia-australis-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}