Neon Green Pagoda Cup (Turbinaria frondens) – Wavy Shelves of Fluorescent Beauty
The Neon Green Pagoda Cup is a hardy LPS coral known for its thick, shelving or scroll-like growth and bright green polyps that pulse with color under actinic light. A great choice for reefers who want movement, texture, and glow in one coral.
Coral Highlights:
🌀 Shelving Growth – Scrolls and cups out over time, adding depth to rockwork
💚 Neon Polyps – Stand out vividly against the hard skeleton
💡 Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (150–250) for best color and growth
🌊 Flow: Moderate to strong – needs flow to prevent detritus buildup in folds
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–11
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–10 ppm
Phosphate: 0.02–0.08 ppm
Placement: Mid to lower rockwork with space to grow outward
Feeding: Photosynthetic; occasional broadcast feeding or reef roids help growth
Care Level: Easy to Moderate – Great for LPS and mixed reef setups
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each piece will develop its own scroll pattern and vibrant green polyps under your lighting.
