Small Plate Coral

Small Plate Coral - Care Requirements

Small Plate Coral is a Euphyllia frogspawn coral with moderate care requirements. This Euphyllia LPS coral has a moderate care profile and is best maintained by reef keepers prepared to provide stable conditions, suitable placement, and room from neighboring corals.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Moderate lighting
• Flow: Moderate, indirect and varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide moderate lighting and acclimate gradually when moving into brighter conditions. Observe its response and avoid abrupt lighting changes.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that moves the coral gently. Avoid strong direct flow, which can be unsuitable for its fleshy structure.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with adequate space around it. Acclimate gradually to its final lighting and flow conditions.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from nearby corals because frogspawn has stinging potential and is semi-aggressive. Position it where its tentacles cannot easily contact neighboring specimens.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Keep portions appropriate and observe the coral’s response to feeding.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and avoid abrupt changes in light, flow, salinity, or alkalinity. Check placement regularly, keep nearby corals at a safe distance, and adjust only gradually when the specimen shows signs of stress.

Stable conditions, indirect flow, and careful spacing support long-term care.