Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral
Plesiastrea versipora
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Water parameters
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral
General information
In general, corals coming from the genus Plesiastrea have numerous small corallites and is arranged in a tight pack. While it typically grows in an encrusting form, it can also grow in to a massive and plate-like form.
For the Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral, they are predominatly colored red on the wall and green on the mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral:
- Calcium: 400 – 450 ppm
- Alkalinity: 2.86 – 3.93 MEQ/L (8 – 11 dKH)
- Phosphates: 0
- Magnesium: 1200 – 1350
- Strontium: 8 -10
- Temperature: 74° – 83° F (23° – 28° C)
- Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 – 1.025
Diet & nutrition
Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral can survive without feeding courtesy from the nourishment it recieves from the symbiotic zooxanthellae that is living within them. But we still recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp.
Determining sex
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral. They need to be set at the bottom portion of the tank where lighting and flow rate are in moderation.
Breeding & spawning
Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral requires moderate lighting and moderate water flow. Too much water flow causes the polyps to be retracted and feeding cannot take place.
Diseases
Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral is susceptible to hair algae. This ussually occurs if the water flow is too low or not sufficient.
Origination
Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral can be found in the Indo-west Pacific Ocean.
Cautions
Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral must be set in the tank with enough spacing in relation to other coral species.
Acclimation process
Since the Versiopora Pineapple Brain Coral are a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
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