Plate Coral
Plate Coral is a peaceful saltwater coral that needs a tank of at least 50 gallons (189 L), water at 74-82°F (23-28°C) and a pH of 8.1-8.4.
Also searched as: plate coral, fungia, heliofungia
Quick facts
Free-living disc coral. Place on sand. Can move slowly. Target feed.
| Minimum tank | 50 gallons (189 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 74-82°F (23-28°C) |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Saltwater |
Corals with compatible conditions
No other species in the database passes the temperament and water checks for Plate Coral. Check a specific pairing with the stocking guide at the end of this page.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Temperament check: high risk of conflict between these corals.
Elegance Coralmin tank 50 galBubble Coralmin tank 40 galHydnophoramin tank 40 galPlatygyramin tank 40 galSymphylliamin tank 40 gal
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