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Slipper / Tongue Coral

The Polyphyllia Slipper/Tongue Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as the Tongue, Mole, or Hairy Tongue Coral. Its genus name, Polyphyllia, was derived from the Greek words polys (many) and phyllon (leaf), which describes the leafy shape of its calcareous skeleton. Colonies of this species are often long and narrow, and arched or flat in profile, hence the common name "slipper" or "tongue." It is usually brown, but may also be cream or green in color.

Polyphyllia sp.

Quick Stats: Slipper/Tongue Coral
Family: Fungiidae Polyp Size: LPS - Large polyp stony Range: Indo-Pacific Color Form: Brown, Cream, Green Ideal Supplements: Calcium, Strontium, Trace elements Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Water Flow: Medium Light: High Dominance: Aggressive Placement: Low Care Level: Easy

The Polyphyllia Slipper/Tongue Coral is a solitary, aggressive coral with short tentacles tipped in white, which can inflict serious damage to other corals in which it comes in contact. A preferable location would be on the bottom of the reef aquarium, lying on a fine sandy substrate with adequate space between it and its neighbors. It is easy to maintain in the reef aquarium, which makes it an excellent candidate for the beginning through expert reef aquarist. It will require a high light level combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium, and the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.

It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.

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