Turbinaria Peltata Blue

Turbinaria Peltata Blue

Turbinaria Peltata, is an LPS coral in the family Dendrophylliidae, that is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It is classed as a LPS coral but can be treated as an SPS as it prefers strong light, flow and good water quality. It is found in shallow waters where it realise on its zooxanthellae for most of its nutrients and energy. While supplemental feeding is not usually required, it may benefit from occasional small zooplankton or phytoplankton offerings.

Turbinaria Peltata is also known Pagoda or Turban coral and is known for its large, plate-like or bowl-shaped growth form. While the base color is typically brown or grey, individual polyps can exhibit a variety of colors, including blue, along with other hues like orange, pink, yellow, and green. These corals are considered relatively easy to keep in reef aquariums, thriving in medium to strong lighting and moderate water flow.

In conditions of thermal stress, the coral may expel the zooxanthellae, become bleached and ultimately die. It has been found that when the surrounding sea water is moderately enriched with nitrogen, the coral can better withstand thermal stress and retain its zooxanthellae.

Difficulty: Moderate

Lighting: Medium to high

Flow: Medium to High

Feeding: Relies on zooxanthellae but will accept small food particles.

Aggressiveness: Non-aggressive

Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium and Iodine