Description
"Plerogyra sinuosa is a jelly-like species of the phylum Cnidaria. It is commonly called ""bubble coral"" due to its bubbly appearance. The ""bubbles"" are grape-sized which increase their surface area according to the amount of light available: they are larger during the day, but smaller during the night, when tentacles reach out to capture food. This species requires low light and a gentle water flow. Common names for Plerogyra sinuosa include ""grape coral"", bladder coral, and pearl coral. According to the IUCN, Plerogyra sinuosa ranges from the Red Sea and Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean to Okinawa and the Line Islands in the Pacific. Bubble coral needs sufficient space because they possess long, stinging tentacles.This type of coral does better in areas where the water is relatively still. Too much water movement causes bubble coral to keep their vesicles closed, and this will eventually kill them.Bubble coral eats shrimp or small bits of clam and you should feed them one or two times per week.“
Additional information:
Care: Intermediate, Flow: Low, Lighting: Low to Moderate
Water Parameters:
Calcium: 440 ppm is the ideal level, according to Bulk Reef Supply. Calcium is essential for coral growth and skeletal development.
Alkalinity: 9 dKH (degrees of carbonate hardness) is the target, according to Bulk Reef Supply. Alkalinity helps maintain stable pH levels and is crucial for coral health.
Magnesium: 1350 ppm is the recommended level, according to Bulk Reef Supply. Magnesium plays a role in calcium and alkalinity balance.
pH: Aim for a pH as close to 8.3 as possible, according to Bulk Reef Supply. Maintaining a stable pH is vital for coral growth and overall tank health.
Temperature: Reef tanks typically thrive in temperatures between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Salinity: A specific gravity of 1.025 or 35 PPT is generally recommended.
Specific Gravity: Should be kept between 1.023 and 1.025.
Nitrate (NO3): Levels should be kept low, ideally around 5 ppm or less.
Phosphate (PO4): Should be kept as low as possible, generally below 0.03 ppm, according to Recif'Art.
