Ultra Plate Fungia

Ultra Plate Coral (Fungia sp.)

Description:
The Ultra Plate Coral is a breathtaking LPS coral prized for its dazzling colouration and unique free-living growth form. Displaying a mix of vivid hues from neon greens and purples to radiant oranges and pinks, this coral adds instant impact to any reef aquarium. Its round, disk-like structure and radiating tentacles create a striking centerpiece, while its gentle, rhythmic polyp movement brings natural motion to your display.

Highly sought after for its intense colour variation, the Ultra Plate Coral thrives on the sand bed or a flat, open area where it can expand freely without obstruction. It’s an excellent choice for both novice and experienced reef keepers seeking a hardy yet visually stunning specimen.

Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful (mobile when inflated)
Placement: On the sand bed or a smooth, open area to allow full tissue expansion.

Ideal Water Parameters

Feeding & Nutrition:

While the Ultra Plate Coral contains symbiotic zooxanthellae that support its nutritional needs through photosynthesis, it also benefits from supplemental feeding. Target-feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, or coral-specific micro foods once or twice a week to promote growth and enhance coloration.

Notes:

• Avoid placing directly on rough rock to prevent tissue damage.

• May reposition itself by inflating and deflating — ensure space to move.

• Prefers a soft sand substrate and indirect flow.

• A hardy and visually stunning LPS coral suitable for a wide range of reef systems.

Quick Summary:

• Scientific Name: Fungia sp.

• Common Name: Ultra Plate Coral / Ultra Fungia Plate

• Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony Coral)

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Lighting: Moderate to High (100–200 PAR)

• Flow: Low to Moderate, Indirect

• Placement: Sand Bed or Flat Surface