TSA Emperor Platygyra Coral

Emperor Platygyra Coral (Platygyra daedalea) thrives with stable, moderate conditions and careful placement. Provide moderate light (PAR 80–150) with slow light acclimation using screen layers or reduced photoperiod to avoid bleaching. Aim for moderate, indirect flow that keeps detritus off the valleys without whipping tissue; too little flow invites algae and cyanobacteria, too much can cause recession. Feed 1–2 times weekly after lights dim when feeder tentacles extend; target small meaty foods (mysis, finely chopped shrimp) or fine particulate coral foods. Maintain temperature 24–26°C (75–79°F), salinity 1.025–1.026, pH 8.1–8.4, alkalinity 8–9.5 dKH, calcium 400–440 ppm, magnesium 1250–1350 ppm, nitrate 2–10 ppm, phosphate 0.02–0.08 ppm. Test weekly and avoid rapid swings; this species is sensitive to alkalinity and salinity shifts.Place low to mid in the tank on a stable rock ledge or sandbed with a protective tile; give 3–6 inches of space from neighbors, as nighttime sweepers can sting nearby corals. Temperament is semi‑aggressive; keep clear of fragile fleshy LPS and encrusting SPS that can overgrow. Acclimate via 30–45 minute drip and use a coral dip to reduce pests. Watch for pale tissue (excess light or low nutrients), edge recession (parameter instability, nipping, or pests), and brown jelly; frag away affected areas and improve flow if it appears. Handle carefully—its skeleton is sharp. Keep debris off the valleys with a turkey baster, ensure a steady ATO, and dose calcium/alkalinity as demand grows.