Bubble coral (Plerogyra)

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Bubble corals are stony corals from the Indo-Pacific with water-filled vesicles that inflate during the day. At night they extend long sweeper tentacles that can sting neighbors, so they need space in a reef tank.

At a glance

Origin
Indo-Pacific
Adult size
Colonies 6–12 in
Lifespan
Can live many years
Housing
Reef tank, low to moderate light, low flow
Diet
Target-fed meaty foods
Best fit
Intermediate reef keepers
Species
Coral
Category
Aquatics
Registries
Mother colony ID
Papers
5 categories
HardinessModerate
Tank sizeNeeds space
Water careStable reef parameters
Beginner fitStings neighbors

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Bubble corals sting nearby corals and their bubbles can tear on rock or from strong flow. Give them room and gentle flow.

Common questions

How much space does a bubble coral need?

Several inches from other corals, since sweeper tentacles can extend well past the bubbles at night.

Do they need CITES paperwork?

Yes. Stony corals, including bubble coral, are CITES Appendix II, so imports need permits.

What should I check before buying, and should I quarantine?

Look for full bubbles, intact tissue and no exposed skeleton. Dip and quarantine new corals.

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Health tests to ask for
Pest dip recordedQuarantine completedMother colony certificate on fileSource system parameters on fileEncrusted and healed on the plug

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