Scroll - Colored

Yellow Scroll is a brightly colored coral that can mature into ever more beautiful whorls and convoluted shapes as it grows, rivaling the beauty of more difficult corals such as plating Montipora. Upright or bowl shaped colonies are often referred to as Vase coral.

This coral receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It can also absorb dissolved nutrients from the water and may capture zooplankton coral preparations, rotifers, coral snow, oyster eggs, etc.

Although Scroll coral can be quite hardy and are not prone to pests, they are not tolerant of poor water quality and may fail to extend their polyps. It should be positioned to avoid detritus build-up; occasionally blowing the colony with a baster or powerhead will keep it clean and help prevent infection.

It is peaceful and should be protected from contacting other corals and their sweeper tentacles.

Water flow is best provided as turbulent flow with the use of a wave maker or surge action. Constant laminar flow is very damaging and could cause death of the coral. Alkalinity, calcium, magnesium and strontium are required for growth and should be checked regularly.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Growth Speed: Medium
• Lighting: Low - Medium
• Average Placement: Middle
• Water Flow: Medium
• Temperament: Peaceful