Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Widespread.
Natural Environment: Inhabits a wide range of reef environments and usually seen at depths between 10 to 85 feet (3 - 25 m).
General Husbandry: Rarely seen in the trade.
Generally has a tier-like growth and should be placed where its growth, which will encompass wide areas, will be unimpeded and be provided moderate light and water movement.
Even though photosynthetic, it should be fed at least once per week with meaty foodstuffs, e.g., fortified brine shrimp, mysis, products containing Cyclop-eeze, and/or other marine diced/graded meaty foods.
An occasional strong wave of water movement to help keep detritus from collecting on its surfaces is highly recommended.
Cultured specimens 'may' exist in the trade that exhibit bright colors, therefore ask under what PAR conditions it was grown in so you may continue to see it maintain its health/colors!
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Subclass: Hexacorallia
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Fungiidae
Genus: Podabacia
FYI: In the wild, often taking a bowl-shape and/or whorl-shape and usually tan or dark brown.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Diet: Photosynthetic/Plankton feeder
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Environment: Reef or fish-only aquarium
Coral Safe: With caution
Fish Safe: Yes
Invertebrate Safe: With caution
Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+
Aquarium Hardiness: Moderate
Calcium (Ca): 380 - 430 mg/l
Alkalinity: 2.5 - 3.0 meq/l
Phosphate (PO4): <0.05 mg/l
Magnesium (Mg): approx. 1350 mg/l (relate to specific gravity)
Strontium (Sr) 8 - 10 mg/l
Temperature Range: 74 - 83°F (23 - 28°C)
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Lighting: PAR 300 - 400+
Water Movement: WM 2
Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
pH: 8.0 - 8.4
Iodine/Trace Elements Monitor/as necessary to maintain quality seawater.
