Coral 5-Pack - Luminescent Western Red Morphs

This pack includes five single-polyp Western Red Morph corals (Discosoma sp.) selected for their bold red colour and striking light response. At midday, when the lighting shifts toward super violet wavelengths, red fluorescent proteins (RFPs) in the corals fluoresce most intensely at 610 nm — transforming the reef into glowing rock art. This creates brilliance: bold red under midday light, forming luminescent rock art across the reef.

These morphs help cover rockwork, support reef balance, and add vivid colour to the Living Ecosystem Aquarium — read the detailed description below.

Common Name: Western Red Morph Coral
Species Name: Discosoma sp.
Growth Pattern: Smooth, dome-shaped solitary polyps with slow encrusting spread
Polyp Size: 20–50 mm in diameter
Colour Variants: Ruby red, blood red, orange-red; iridescent highlights at growth margins
Texture: Smooth, slightly undulated with faint radial striations
Lighting Requirements: Low light preferred; PAR range 30–80
Water Flow: Low to moderate
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; rapid episodic expansion during reproductive phases
Reproduction: Asexual fission and pedal laceration; burst growth after dormancy
Care Level: Easy
Placement: Lower tank zones, shaded rock surfaces, reef bases
Origin: Western Australian reefs