{"product_id":"aussie-mini-scoly-scolymia-saltwater-coral","title":"Aussie Mini Scoly (Scolymia sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAussie Mini Scoly\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eScolymia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hand-selected, smaller-format Australian scolymia in an assorted mix of vivid reef colors. Aussie scolys are among the hardiest and most colorful large-polyp stony (LPS) corals in the hobby, and the mini size is a perfect, budget-friendly way to add a splash of color to a nano or mixed reef. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003elive corals\u003c\/a\u003e to build out your reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#E0F7FA;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssorted coloration.\u003c\/strong\u003e The photo is representative of this group. You will receive one hand-selected mini Aussie scoly, and the exact color and pattern will vary from the coral pictured. Coral color also shifts with lighting, so a piece looks different under blue or actinic light than under daylight-balanced bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian scolys (the trade name covers the single-mouth coral now classified as \u003cem\u003eHomophyllia australis\u003c\/em\u003e) are free-living LPS corals collected from deeper Australian reefs. They are forgiving and undemanding once your water chemistry is stable, which makes a mini scoly an excellent first LPS coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, roughly PAR 50 to 150. Too much light washes out the color and can bleach the coral, so a shaded spot keeps the pigments deep and saturated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate. Gentle, indirect flow lets the fleshy polyp inflate fully. Strong direct flow keeps it from opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rest it flat on the sand bed or a low rock shelf. Scolys do not attach aggressively, so give the polyp open space to expand without touching neighbors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e It draws most of its energy from light through its zooxanthellae, but it responds well to spot-feeding meaty foods such as mysis, brine, or LPS pellets once or twice a week, usually after the feeding tentacles emerge in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAussie Mini Scoly, Doughnut Coral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eScolymia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHomophyllia australis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLPS (large-polyp stony)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAssorted (varies by specimen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to moderate (PAR 50 to 150)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSand bed or low rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, give 2 to 4 in. spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMini specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Reef Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 75 to 78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.024 to 1.026 (about 35 ppt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8 to 11 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium: 400 to 450 ppm, Magnesium: 1250 to 1350 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate and phosphate detectable but low; scolys color up best with a little nutrient in the water rather than ultra-low conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe and peaceful. Scolys pair well with other LPS, soft corals, and reef fish. Keep a few inches between the scoly and corals with long sweeper tentacles such as torches, hammers, and frogspawn, and from other scolys, since the fleshy tissue can be stung. Avoid housing it with fish that nip large-polyp corals, such as some angelfish and large pufferfish. Add a larger show piece like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aussie-red-scoly-a-grade-scolymia-saltwater-coral\"\u003eA-Grade Red Scoly\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aussie-warpaint-scoly-scolymia-saltwater-coral\"\u003eWarpaint Scoly\u003c\/a\u003e to start a scoly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-lps-coral-soft-pellets-1-5mm\"\u003eVitalis LPS \u0026amp; Soft Coral Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for easy targeted spot-feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-reef-energy-ab-plus-coral-food-250-ml\"\u003eRed Sea Reef Energy AB+\u003c\/a\u003e coral food and amino acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brs-reef-chili-coral-food-0-65oz\"\u003eBRS Reef Chili\u003c\/a\u003e broadcast coral food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/coral-food\"\u003ecoral foods\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my coral look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot exactly. This is an assorted listing, so the photo is a representative example. You will receive one hand-selected mini scoly, and its color and pattern will vary. You are welcome to pick your favorite from current stock when you come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Aussie scolys good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are one of the best LPS corals for newer reefers. They are hardy, slow-growing, and only need stable water and modest light and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a mini?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinis carry the same hardy care and vivid color as larger scolys at a friendlier price, and they fit perfectly in nano and mixed reefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the sand bed or a low, flat rock with gentle flow and low to moderate light. 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