Oxypora cf. lacera Scroll Coral

Oxypora cf. lacerais commonly referred to as Scroll Coral. Difficulty in the aquarium: Average. A aquarium size of at least 150 Liter is recommended. Toxicity: Toxic hazard unknown.

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Scientific:: Oxypora cf. lacera
German:: Großpolypige Steinkoralle
English:: Scroll Coral

Category:: Stony Corals LPS

Family tree:: Oxypora (Genus) > cf. lacera (Species)

Occurrence:: Australia, Japan
Size:: up to 7.87" (20 cm)
Temperature:: 75.2 °F - 80.6 °F (24°C - 27°C)
Food:: Plankton, Zooxanthellae / Light
Tank:: 33 gal (~ 150L)
Difficulty:: Average
Offspring:: Possible to breed
Toxicity:: Toxic hazard unknown

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Appendix II ((commercial trade possible after a safety assessment by the exporting country))

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Oxypora cf. lacera
Großpolypige Steinkoralle

Author:: Meerwasser-Lexikon Team
Publisher:: Meerwasser-Lexikon.de
Created:: 2005-09-02 21:16:45
Last edit:: 2007-05-09 02:02:07

Captive breeding / propagation

The offspring of Oxypora cf. lacera are possible. Unfortunately, the number of offspring is not large enough to cover the demand of the trade. If you are interested in Oxypora cf. lacera, please ask your dealer for offspring. If you already own Oxypora cf. lacera, try breeding yourself. This will help to improve the availability of offspring in the trade and to conserve natural stocks.

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Oxypora lacera
Verrill, 1864

Its easy to keep, but its rare in german reef tanks. Middel Light is enough.

Similar Species: Oxypora glabra, which is distinguished by its lack of teeth on the costae. See also O. convoluta. May resemble Echinophyllia aspera underwater.

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