{"product_id":"neon-polyp-scrolling-turbinaria-under-25-pea-u25-n1102","title":"Neon Polyp Scrolling Turbinaria","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Polyp Scrolling Turbinaria, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbinaria\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 reef-building coral known for its unusual scrolling to plating growth form, textured surface, and prominent contrasting polyps. This specimen displays deep burgundy to purple tissue with bright fluorescent neon-green polyps distributed across the colony, creating strong color contrast under reef aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals can develop a variety of growth forms depending on species and environmental conditions, including plating, scrolling, cup-shaped, foliose, and columnar colonies. Scrolling forms develop broad plates that curve upward or fold as they grow, creating a sculptural appearance and providing visual depth within a reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Neon Polyp Scrolling Turbinaria is especially attractive because of the contrast between its darker base tissue and vivid green polyps. When the polyps are extended, the colony takes on a highly textured appearance, with each fluorescent polyp standing out clearly against the burgundy-purple background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. The polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate lighting is generally suitable for scrolling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although individual colonies can adapt to different intensities when acclimated gradually. Moderate, variable water movement helps deliver oxygen and nutrients across the broad plate surfaces and prevents detritus from settling in folds and depressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium chemistry is important for continued skeletal growth and healthy tissue. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, temperature, and nutrient levels help support calcification and long-term coloration. Abrupt changes in water chemistry should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the colony grows, its plate margins can extend outward and begin to curl or overlap. Adequate room should therefore be provided for continued expansion, and neighboring corals should be positioned far enough away to prevent future contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause several \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbinaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can produce similar foliose or scrolling colonies and external appearance alone is not always sufficient for exact identification, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbinaria\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\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\u003eTurbinaria\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 Turbinaria \/ Scroll Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 allow adequate room for 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 fine planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scrolling to plating reef-building growth with raised individual polyps\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide enough circulation to keep debris from collecting on broad plate surfaces and within folds. Avoid a constant concentrated jet directly at the tissue. Gradually acclimate the coral to stronger lighting. 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