Coral Profile
Bubble Coral
Plerogyra sinuosa
Also known as: Grape Coral, Pearl Coral
LPSintermediate
Type
LPS
Difficulty
intermediate
Light
low
Flow
low
Notes
Translucent grape-like vesicles inflate during the day and retract at night. The bubbles are extensions of the polyp tissue, not the polyps themselves, the actual feeding tentacles extend at night. Easily torn by strong flow; place in a low-flow shaded spot.
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