Scolymia care

[Billy Aguillard II]

I’m thinking of getting a scoly at my local frag swap and I hear that they are difficult could anyone give some tips or there expierience

 

[DSC reef]

I would say no more difficult than other types of LPS like trachyphyllia, cynarina, etc. Low to medium light, low indirect flow. Ours loved to eat. Always kept the coral on the bottom of the tank, sand or bare bottom.

 

[Oshengems]

I would say no more difficult than other types of LPS like trachyphyllia, cynarina, etc. Low to medium light, low indirect flow. Ours loved to eat. Always kept the coral on the bottom of the tank, sand or bare bottom.

What about temp? I was scared of by a local reefer since I run my tank 78-79 winter 80-81 summer he said it will die in my tank if it’s not under 76 degrees my tank

 

[DSC reef]

What about temp? I was scared of by a local reefer since I run my tank 78-79 winter 80-81 summer he said it will die in my tank if it’s not under 76 degrees my tank

Our tank stayed at a balmy 78-80 year round. That's completely false IMO. If not, ours did fine over 6 years:D

 

[Billy Aguillard II]

Our tank stayed at a balmy 78-80 year round. That's completely false IMO. If not, ours did fine over 6 years:D

What happened to it

 

[DSC reef]

Had to sell the tank when we bought our house just months ago. Was still doing very well along with the other corals. It was heartbreaking to see the tank go after so many years with some of the corals being in there from tanks before.

 

[Dr. Reef]

What about temp? I was scared of by a local reefer since I run my tank 78-79 winter 80-81 summer he said it will die in my tank if it’s not under 76 degrees my tank

Total BS. most reefers keep temps 78 and above. in natural oceans they get subjected to low tides with little to no water and temps as high as 90.. not saying keep tanks that high but 76 is not a number to put on this type of coral. If acclimates properly and temp is stable with no wild variations it will adapt to few degree higher temps.

 

[Billy Aguillard II]

Had to sell the tank when we bought our house just months ago. Was still doing very well along with the other corals. It was heartbreaking to see the tank go after so many years with some of the corals being in there from tanks before.

Oh ok I hope you can get another tank soon

 

[DSC reef]

Oh ok I hope you can get another tank soon

Its definitely in the works;)

 

[Rakie]

"Local reefers" that aren't connected to successful clubs are often not a bastion of knowledge.. Some can be, sure. I have tons of local reefers in my area that are absurdly talented and knowledgeable. But the number of morons absolutely dwarfs the number of competent people. Don't just believe anybody who opens their mouth.

Statistically, a local reefer will lead you astray.

 

[Booyah]

I am interested in one but a lot of the info does state that eventually they will suffer at higher temps. Has anyone kept them at 78-80 for overa year with success? TIA

 

[Picasso Clown]

SCOLY

PLACEMENT
Scolies are usually kept on the floor of tanks just because they’re difficult to place on rocks. They prefer lower flow and moderate lighting. They will not reproduce in your tank, nor will they ever “attach” to the substrate so keep that in mind when placing.

FEEDING
Scolies are different and very special, they require specialized care that dedicated reefers may provide. The best time to feed is at night, however if you notice feeding tentacles extended during any part of the above steps then please feed it! I feed my scoly anywhere from 1-3x a week, and I do see a difference! Scolies enjoy larger foods, much like the anemones. Using your finger is the best method here because of their extremely sticky tentacles. Simply introduce the food to the tentacles without touching them yourself, the barest contact is enough for the coral to grab ahold of the food and begin moving it towards the oral disk. Please don’t try to force feed a scoly EVER, this is very traumatic to it, like if you were sleeping and someone tried to cram a hotdog in your mouth. The stomach will extend if the coral is given a substantial amount of food so do not panic! It’s okay.