Plate coral
Submitted by: Russellaqua
Scientific Name: Sandolitha sp.
Family: Fungiidae
Behavior: moderately aggressive
Hosts Zooxanthellae: yes
Color variations: green, purple
Needs:
Water current: low to high
Iodine supplement: yes
Calcium Supplement: yes
Trace Elements Supplement: yes
Needs meaty foods: no
Needs Phytoplankton: no
Needs Microplankton: no
Lighting: moderate to high
Care level: beginner
Likes meaty foods: no
Likes Phytoplankton: yes
Likes Microplankton: yes
Description: This plate coral is easily confused with other plate corals and there is no easy way of distinguishing it from the others for the hobbyist. It should be placed on the sand bed.
Photo courtesy of Jendub
Submitted by: Russellaqua
Scientific Name: Sandolitha sp.
Family: Fungiidae
Behavior: moderately aggressive
Hosts Zooxanthellae: yes
Color variations: green, purple
Needs:
Water current: low to high
Iodine supplement: yes
Calcium Supplement: yes
Trace Elements Supplement: yes
Needs meaty foods: no
Needs Phytoplankton: no
Needs Microplankton: no
Lighting: moderate to high
Care level: beginner
Likes meaty foods: no
Likes Phytoplankton: yes
Likes Microplankton: yes
Description: This plate coral is easily confused with other plate corals and there is no easy way of distinguishing it from the others for the hobbyist. It should be placed on the sand bed.
Photo courtesy of Jendub