Mini Duncan Pagoda Cup 1" frag

Pagoda Cup Coral Care – Turbinaria spp.

The Pagoda Cup Coral, also known as Turbinaria, is a hardy LPS coral with a unique cup, scroll, or plate-shaped structure and vibrant polyps that extend during the day. It’s a great choice for reefers looking to add texture and architecture to their tank.

Care Highlights:

• 💡 Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (150–250) – thrives under LED, T5, or halide

• 🌊 Flow: Moderate – enough to keep tissue clean and polyps gently swaying

• 📍 Placement: Lower to mid-tank; horizontal or vertical depending on shape

• 🍽️ Feeding: Photosynthetic, but benefits from occasional broadcast feeding (amino acids, reef roids)

• 🧪 Parameters:

  • Temp: 75–78°F

  • Salinity: 1.025

  • dKH: 8–11

  • Calcium: 420–460 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm

Pro Tips:

• Great for ledges and overhangs — its shape can provide shade for other corals

• Polyps extend more in stable systems with consistent nutrient levels

• Avoid placing in sand beds to prevent tissue irritation