Ultra Rainbow Cynarina

Description

You are buying the exact coral in the photo — a stunning Ultra Rainbow Cynarina (Cynarina lacrymalis) photographed under blue spectrum reef lighting. This specimen displays richly textured fluorescent green folds surrounding a striking blue and lavender oral disc — a bold two-tone contrast that stands out in any collection.

About Cynarina (Meat Coral / Button Coral)
Cynarina lacrymalis — commonly known as the Meat Coral, Doughnut Coral, or Button Coral — is a solitary large-polyp LPS coral prized for its fleshy, balloon-like inflation and huge range of color combinations. Like Scolymia, each Cynarina is a single individual polyp that cannot be fragged, making every specimen unique and irreplaceable.

Rainbow and multi-tone Cynarina morphs, combining bold contrasting colors like the green and blue seen here, are especially sought after in the hobby and command a premium over single-color specimens.

This is a large, fully expanded specimen in excellent health — actively feeding and displaying vibrant color expression.

Care Guide
Lighting: Low to Moderate — PAR 50-100. Cynarina prefers shaded placement; too much light can cause bleaching or poor inflation.
Flow: Low — gentle, indirect flow only. Strong flow prevents proper inflation.
Placement: Bottom tank on sand or stable rockwork in a low-flow area.
Feeding: Feed meaty foods (mysis, Reef-Roids, LPS pellets) 2-3 times per week. Target feeding recommended for best growth and color.
Aggression: Low — minimal sweeper tentacle activity; still maintain a few inches of space from neighboring corals.
Water Parameters: Temp 76-80°F | Salinity 1.025-1.026 | dKH 8-10 | Ca 400-450 | Mg 1250-1350 | Nitrate 5-10ppm

Placement: Sandbed or lower rockwork, sheltered from direct flow.