{"product_id":"burning-banana-stylocoeniella-under-25-pea-u25-n1128","title":"Burning Banana Stylocoeniella","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurning Banana Stylocoeniella, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylocoeniella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a colorful reef-building coral known for its encrusting growth, dense polyp coverage, and dramatic contrast between its base tissue and extended polyps. This specimen displays a vivid yellow to yellow-green base covered with intensely red to orange-red polyps, creating the bright “burning” appearance reflected in its trade name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylocoeniella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals typically form encrusting colonies that spread across rockwork and other hard surfaces. Their small corallites are closely packed, and the polyps can extend prominently above the colony surface, giving the coral a soft, textured appearance despite its underlying stony skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Burning Banana color morph is especially striking because of the contrast between its fluorescent yellow-green tissue and dense red polyps. Under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting, the yellow base can fluoresce strongly while the red polyps remain richly saturated, producing exceptional visual contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylocoeniella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. The small polyps can also capture very fine suspended plankton and particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium conditions are important for maintaining healthy growth and coloration. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, temperature, and nutrient levels support continued skeletal development. Moderate variable water movement helps deliver oxygen and nutrients across the colony while preventing detritus from settling between the densely packed polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the colony becomes established, it can gradually spread across surrounding rockwork. Adequate space should be provided so the coral can encrust without immediately contacting neighboring colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause exact species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylocoeniella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can require skeletal characteristics that cannot be confirmed reliably from a photograph alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylocoeniella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically responsible identification for this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylocoeniella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stylocoeniella Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but provide adequate space for encrusting growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture very fine planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily encrusting reef-building growth with closely packed corallites and dense polyp coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels rather than allowing nutrients to fluctuate rapidly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid abrupt changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, lighting, or nutrient levels. Moderate variable flow helps keep the colony surface clean without preventing normal polyp extension. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into stronger lighting. 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