Description
Fungia Plate – Fungia spp.
Fungia corals, commonly known as Plate Corals, are unique and stunning solitary corals that form large, disk-like plates. They are native to the Indo-Pacific and are admired for their vibrant coloration and attractive, flat growth pattern. Fungia Plates are ideal for aquariums where they can be displayed as a centerpiece or in an open area of the tank to showcase their beauty.
- Lighting: Moderate to high (100–250 PAR)
- Flow: Low to moderate
- Placement: Bottom of the tank on a flat surface
- Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Calcium: 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium: 1200–1400 ppm
- Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; may benefit from occasional feedings of planktonic foods
- Aggression: Low
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Care Level: Moderate
- Compatibility: Peaceful, ideal for solitary placement in reef tanks
