Images are for illustration purposes only and please note that Coral species vary significantly from one to the next as far as colour, size and temperament.
Scolymia australis
Common Name: Scoly
Australian Scolymia coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and are commonly known as a Scoly, Donut Coral or Button Coral. Scolies form a saucer-shaped skeletal structure. Their flesh conforms to the shape of the skeleton and they have two to four mouths. Scolies feed at night, opening their mouths bring out teeth and tentacles.
Scolies have individual dynamic colourations and are described by hobbyists as bleeding apples, warpaint, UFOs, rainbow and master scolies. They are highly sought after in the hobby.
Scolies originate from the Great Barrier Reef. Scolymia australis are naturally found on reef slopes and sometimes under overhanging structures on hard substrates and rocks.
Scoly coral care
Scolies should be fed two to three times each week. They are not light demanding corals and anything around 100 PAR is adequate for their health. Moderate to low water flow is recommended. Water chemistry should fall in line with natural sea water levels.
Hobbyists normally place Scolies lower in the tank on the rock work or on the substrate.
Basic Water Parameters
pH
8.0 to 8.3
Salinity
34 - 36ppm
Temperature
24.0 - 26.0 Celsius
Husbandry Requirements
Lighiting
100-150 PAR
Flow
Moderate to low
Aggressiveness
Limited ability to damage other corals
Acclimation Guide
We recommend acclimating all corals and invertebrates. It is important that you allow the animals time to adjust to their new tank environment. Acclimation will reduce further stress on the corals and help to keep them healthy. The animals need time to adjust to your tanks water parameters.
- Unpack the shipment away from direct light
- Place the animals and the water they came in into a large container
- Add 1/2 a cup of your aquarium water slowly to the container every few minutes
- Pest control dip (optional) following the manufacturer's instructions
- Place the animals in your tank while your tank lights are turned off
- Turn down your tank lights (if possible) or place the coral in a low light area of the tank for a day or two. This allows them time to slowly get use to your lighting
