Scolymia australis

[G.Alexander]

Latin name: Scolymia australis
Discovered from / Year: Milne Edwards & Haime, 1849
Growth: Circular, slow grower
Degree of difficulty: medium for advanced reefers
Lighting: low (bulb)
Current: low

Reference: http://data.aims.gov.au/coralpages/h...0pages/339.htm

Members please post your experiences & pictures in this thread to this species.

[nyfireman3097]

i had one it was hardy for me i got rid of it whn i upgraded
Nick

[G.Alexander]

[OUinLA]

Can anyone tell me about reproduction of these in aquaria? TIA

[mesocosm]

Greetings All !

Can anyone tell me about reproduction of these in aquaria?

The only really "useful" stuff I've found regarding Scolymia (family Mussidae) reproduction in captivity comes from Calfo ...

... . Numerous reproductive events and strategies have been observed among Mussids in captivity, however most have been induced or can be explained by stress related factors. Polyp bailout and polyp balls are the most commonly reported strategies. They may often be regarded as a stressed animal's last effort to reproduce or continue the species. Sexual reproduction is conducted via external fertilization, which is farther in the future for the abilities of coral farmers.

... . Scolymia are unlikely candidates for propagation in mariculture largely due to low growth and healing properties.

Extracted from:
Book of Coral Propagation, Version 1.0 F,
Anthony Calfo, Reading Trees, 2001-2003.

HTH ...

[Orion76]

Here's a better pic of mine, I'm in love with this coral

[anguswu]

Many pictures above are Cynarina deshayesiana. Pleas check http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...003/invert.htm.

Real Scolymia australis from australia.

[Ed Reef]

Not as pretty but this is mine...

[AlexxK]

Most Pix show Cynarina deshayesiana now known as Acanthophyllia deshayesiana!
Maybe some Mod can change this!
Greetings, Alex

[palyam]

Many pictures above are Cynarina deshayesiana. [/IMG]

Some of mine: