Coral Profile
Bubble Coral
Plerogyra sinuosa
Also known as: Grape Coral, Pearl Coral
LPSintermediate
Type
LPS
Difficulty
intermediate
Light
low
Flow
low
Notes
Translucent grape-like vesicles inflate during the day and retract at night. The bubbles are extensions of the polyp tissue, not the polyps themselves — the actual feeding tentacles extend at night. Easily torn by strong flow; place in a low-flow shaded spot.
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