Ultra Plate Coral

Ultra Plate Coral - Care Requirements

Ultra Plate Coral is a large-polyp stony coral with a fleshy plate form. This WYSIWYG LPS coral is offered from the Vault and brings the substantial texture associated with plate corals to a reef aquarium. Its care is best approached with measured placement, gentle acclimation, and stable conditions.

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

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting
• Flow: Moderate indirect flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Allow space from neighboring corals
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Use low to moderate lighting. Start with lower exposure during acclimation, then observe the coral’s response before making gradual placement or lighting adjustments.

Flow

Provide moderate indirect flow. Water movement should keep detritus from settling while avoiding direct, aggressive flow across the fleshy tissue.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate after introduction, and avoid positioning it where current strikes the tissue directly.

Temperament

Leave conservative space between this coral and neighboring corals. Exact aggression can vary by coral group, so spacing helps reduce the chance of contact or stinging issues.

Feeding

Feeding is optional. Occasional appropriately sized coral food can be offered, but it should not replace consistent, stable reef conditions.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and watch for how the coral responds to light, flow, and nearby placement. Avoid sudden changes, keep direct aggressive current off fleshy tissue, and adjust slowly if the specimen appears unsettled.

A measured setup and careful spacing support long-term plate coral care.