Buyer question
How big does a Scolymia coral get?
Our Animal Library lists the Scolymia coral at single polyp, 3–6 in (adult size).
Source: the Scolymia coral page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Scolymia coral in the Animal Library
The detail
Scolymia are large, single-polyp stony corals, often called scolys, with colorful, fleshy discs. They do best in low light and gentle flow on the sand bed, and need regular target feeding to thrive in a reef.
- Housing
- Reef tank, low light, low flow
- Tank size
- 2 out of 5 (Small tanks work)
What to weigh
Scolys need regular feeding and stable water. Some sold as Scolymia are now classed as Homophyllia, but care is similar.