Fungia Plate Green ( 70mm+-)

Fungia Plate Coral (Fungia spp.) is a stunning Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral, admired for its distinctive round, disc-shaped appearance, beautiful colouration and flowing tentacles. Available in vibrant shades of green, orange, pink, purple and multicoloured combinations, Fungia Plate Corals make spectacular centrepieces in reef aquariums. Their unique structure features a hard, ridged skeleton covered by fleshy tissue and short tentacles that extend to capture food. Unlike most stony corals, adult Fungia Plate Corals are free-living, meaning they are not permanently attached to rockwork. They naturally inhabit sandy areas of reefs and can slowly move or reposition themselves. With stable water parameters, appropriate lighting and gentle water movement, Fungia Plate Corals can thrive in established reef aquariums, making them a rewarding addition for intermediate reef keepers. Care Requirements Requirement Recommendation Scientific Name Fungia spp. Common Name Fungia / Plate Coral Coral Type LPS – Large Polyp Stony Care Level Moderate Lighting Low–Moderate PAR Approximately 75–150 Water Flow Low–Moderate, indirect Placement Bottom of aquarium, on sand Temperament Semi-aggressive Growth Rate Slow–Moderate Feeding Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental feeding Reef Safe Yes, with adequate spacing Recommended Water Parameters Parameter Ideal Range Temperature 24–26°C Salinity 1.024–1.026 SG pH 8.1–8.4 Alkalinity 8–9 dKH Calcium 400–450 ppm Magnesium 1250–1400 ppm Nitrate 2–15 ppm Phosphate 0.03–0.10 ppm Feeding & Placement Fungia Plate Corals receive most of their energy through photosynthesis but benefit from occasional supplemental feeding. Suitable foods include mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine seafood and specialised coral foods such as Reef-Roids. Target feeding once or twice weekly can support healthy growth, vibrant colouration and tissue expansion. Placement is especially important for Fungia Plate Corals. Position them directly on a soft sandy substrate in an open area of the aquarium. Avoid placing them on sharp rocks, as their delicate underside and fleshy tissue can easily become damaged. Provide gentle to moderate indirect water flow, allowing the coral to expand naturally without being disturbed or overturned. Important Care Tips Allow room to move: Fungia Plate Corals can slowly reposition themselves by inflating and contracting their tissue. Avoid excessive lighting: Introduce them gradually to aquarium lighting to prevent bleaching. Keep the coral clear of sand: Excessive sand accumulation can irritate the tissue. Provide adequate spacing: Their tentacles and tissue may damage neighbouring corals. Handle carefully: Avoid touching or damaging their fleshy tissue, particularly when fully inflated. Coastal Pets Care Recommendation: Fungia Plate Corals are best suited to established reef aquariums with stable water parameters, open sandy areas and gentle water movement. Their spectacular colours and unusual free-living behaviour make them an excellent addition to LPS coral collections.