Vibrant Sun Coral: A Dazzling Non-Photosynthetic LPS for Your Reef

Add a splash of golden-orange to your shaded reef areas with the spectacular Sun Coral. This stunning non-photosynthetic LPS thrives on diligent feeding, rewarding you with its captivating, star-like polyps.

Overview

The Sun Coral, *Tubastraea faulkneri*, is a striking large-polyp stony coral, celebrated for its vivid orange base and luminous yellow-orange tentacles. Unlike most corals, it’s non-photosynthetic, meaning it doesn’t rely on light for food. Its dramatic polyps unfurl, especially at night, to capture prey, transforming your aquarium into a dynamic, feeding spectacle. Colonies grow in encrusting or mounding forms, providing a unique architectural element to your reef landscape.

Care Level

Considered an expert-level coral, the Sun Coral demands consistent, targeted feeding to thrive. It is peaceful but requires careful placement away from aggressive corals with stinging tentacles. This resilient LPS coral is ideal for dedicated aquarists ready to meet its specific dietary needs for a truly healthy aquarium environment.

Tank Essentials

A minimum of 100 litres is recommended to maintain stable water parameters for this species. Optimal conditions include a pH range of 8.1-8.4, a temperature of 24-27°C, and a specific gravity of 1.023-1.026. Provide moderate to high water flow to assist with feeding and waste removal, ensuring its vitality.

Diet

As a non-photosynthetic coral, *Tubastraea faulkneri* must be target-fed meaty foods several times a day to flourish. Offer finely chopped marine foods such as Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other zooplankton directly to its polyps for sustained health.

Why Buy From Us

When you choose to buy Sun Coral online from us, you receive ethically sourced, vibrant marine life acclimated for success. We prioritize humane shipping and responsible practices, ensuring your new non-photosynthetic coral arrives healthy, ready to enhance your reef with its extraordinary beauty and engaging feeding behavior.

Scientific Name: *Tubastraea faulkneri*
Common Name / Variant: Sun Coral / Orange Sun Coral
Maximum Size: 15 cm (colony diameter)
Origin: Indo-Pacific
pH Range: 8.1–8.4
Temperature: 24–27°C
Lifespan: Multiple years, potentially decades with optimal care
Swimming Zone: Bottom to Mid (shaded)

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NPS

Sun Coral (Tubastraea faulkneri)

Violet Carnation Coral (Scleronephthya spp.)

Violet Carnation Coral (Scleronephthya spp.)

White-lined Sponge (Trikentrion flabelliforme)

Sun Coral
(Tubastraea faulkneri)

Violet Carnation Coral
(Scleronephthya spp.)

Violet Carnation Coral
(Scleronephthya spp.)

White-lined Sponge
(Trikentrion flabelliforme)