Ultra Rainbow 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 | 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 or brine shrimp is recommended for optimal growth.
FAQ
What lighting conditions are best for Ultra Rainbow Parascolymia?
Low to moderate lighting is ideal. High light can cause bleaching, so place the coral lower in the tank.
What flow rate should I provide?
Moderate flow is best to keep detritus from settling on the coral and causing tissue damage.
How often should I feed the coral?
Feed regularly with meaty foods such as mysis or brine shrimp. Target feeding is recommended for optimal growth.
Abigail Wright –
Easy to set up and maintain. I placed it in the middle of my tank with moderate lighting and it has grown well over three months. The color is vibrant and it doesn’t seem to compete with other corals.
Joe Poole –
It requires some space due to sweeper tentacles. I gave it plenty of room and it’s been stable. Feeding once a week with mysis works well.
Caroline Mathis –
The coral has adapted well to my tank’s conditions. I keep the flow moderate and avoid high light. It’s colorful and active without being aggressive.