Solar Flare Fungia (Fungia spp.)

Solar Flare Fungia (Fungia spp.)

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Intermediate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Colour Form: Electric Green with a Fiery Orange Mouth
• Water Conditions: 24-28C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
• Family: Fungiidae
• Lighting: Moderate to High
• Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
• Water Flow: Moderate
• Placement: Bottom

Overview

The Solar Flare Fungia is a radiant plate coral that adds a burst of energy to any reef aquarium. Its electric green body shimmers under actinic lighting, while its intense orange mouth creates a striking contrastresembling a solar eruption in miniature form. As a free-living coral, it thrives on sandy bottoms, gently moving with the currents, adding a dynamic and ever-changing element to your reef.

Care & Feeding

The Solar Flare Fungia is photosynthetic but benefits from supplemental feeding. Target feedings of mysis shrimp, reef pellets, or other meaty foods help maintain its vibrant coloration and overall health. Moderate lighting and gentle to moderate flow encourage full tissue expansion and growth.

Optimal Parameters

• Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
• Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
• Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
• Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
• Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm

Placement

Place the Solar Flare Fungia on a soft sandy substrate or a flat, open rock surface, ensuring it has space to expand fully. Keep it clear of aggressive corals to prevent potential damage.

A dazzling, easy-to-care-for specimen that brings a radiant glow to any reef tank!