Red & Blue Wagon Wheel Parascolymia
Parascolymia are relatively easy-to-care-for LPS corals requiring stable, clean water, low-to-moderate lighting, and gentle-to-moderate flow. They are semi-aggressive, needing space for sweeper tentacles. Feed them meaty foods for optimal growth.
Key Care Parameters
| Parameter | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Lighting | Low to moderate. High light can cause bleaching; place lower in the tank. |
| Flow | Moderate flow to prevent detritus from settling and causing tissue damage. |
| Temperature | 74-78°F |
| Salinity | 1.024-1.026 |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
| Alkalinity | 8-12 dKH |
| Calcium | 400-450 ppm |
| Magnesium | 1250-1350 ppm |
| Feeding | While photosynthetic, regular target feeding with meaty foods like mysis is recommended for optimal growth. |
FAQ
What is the ideal lighting condition for Red & Blue Wagon Wheel Parascolymia?
Low to moderate lighting is ideal. High light can cause bleaching, so place them lower in the tank.
What flow rate is recommended for this coral?
Moderate flow is best to keep detritus from settling on the coral and causing tissue damage.
What water parameters should I maintain for optimal coral health?
Maintain temperature between 74-78°F, salinity at 1.024-1.026, pH between 8.1-8.4, alkalinity of 8-12 dKH, calcium at 400-450 ppm, and magnesium at 1250-1350 ppm.
Chloe Stewart –
Easy to maintain and grows well with regular mysis feedings. I placed it in the lower section with moderate lighting and it hasn’t shown any signs of bleaching. The coloration is vibrant and it’s a great addition to my reef tank.
Isaac Short –
It’s a solid choice for beginners in the LPS group. I keep it in moderate flow and low light, and it’s thriving. Just make sure to give it enough space since it has sweeper tentacles that can touch nearby corals.
Gabrielle Gray –
The red and blue coloration stands out in my tank. I’ve been feeding it mysis twice a week and it’s growing steadily. Water parameters are stable, and I haven’t had any issues with tissue damage or bleaching.