Decadia Ultra
(Cyphastrea decadia)

Description

Cyphastrea decadia ‘Ultra’: Dazzling Branching Coral for Your Reef

Introduce vibrant, unique branching growth to your reef aquarium with the captivating Cyphastrea decadia ‘Ultra’. This stunning coral offers brilliant coloration and a rewarding experience for aquarists.

Overview

The Cyphastrea decadia ‘Ultra’ is a truly distinctive stony coral, standing apart from its encrusting relatives with its elegant, branching growth form. Its dense, star-like polyps display an ‘Ultra’ vibrant color palette, often featuring intense reds, pinks, or blues against a contrasting base, creating a mesmerising visual display in your tank. This coral forms intricate structures, adding depth and dynamic texture as it slowly establishes itself in your aquascape.

Care Level

Considered an easy to moderate SPS coral, the Cyphastrea decadia ‘Ultra’ is suitable for dedicated beginners or intermediate reef keepers. It is relatively resilient but thrives best in stable environments. While generally peaceful, ensure ample space in your aquarium as it can be semi-aggressive towards neighboring corals as it grows.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 200 litres is recommended to properly house your branching Cyphastrea. Maintain water temperature between 24-27°C and a stable pH of 8.1-8.4. Moderate, indirect water flow is crucial to prevent detritus buildup and ensure optimal health, while low to moderate lighting is preferred.

Diet

Primarily photosynthetic, the Cyphastrea decadia ‘Ultra’ relies on its symbiotic zooxanthellae. Supplement its diet occasionally with fine particulate foods like zooplankton, rotifers, or specialised coral dust to encourage robust growth and enhance coloration.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Cyphastrea decadia online from us, you receive healthy aquarium coral, meticulously quarantined and ethically sourced. Our expert team ensures each specimen is robust and ready to thrive in your reef, providing you with confidence and peace of mind for your aquatic journey.

• Scientific Name: Cyphastrea decadia
• Common Name / Variant: Cyphastrea decadia ‘Ultra’ / Lesser Knob Coral
• Maximum Size: 25 cm
• Origin: Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Bottom / Mid (Attached to substrate)

Add this captivating branching Cyphastrea decadia ‘Ultra’ to your reef today!