Highlights

Key Details

• Species: Cynarina lacrymalis

• Common Names: Doughnut Coral, Button Coral, Meat Coral

• Morph: Galaxy Green (fluorescent green oral disc with radiating streaks or speckles)

• Appearance:

  • Large, fleshy polyp that inflates like a cushion.

  • Oral disc often patterned with streaks or dots resembling a galaxy.

  • Colors range from neon green to teal, sometimes with contrasting pink or purple highlights.

• Care Level: Moderate.

• Temperament: Peaceful, reef-safe.

• Water Conditions:

  • Temp: 24–27 °C

  • Salinity: 1.024–1.026

  • pH: 8.0–8.4

  • dKH: 8–11

• Lighting: Moderate; too much light can bleach tissue.

• Flow: Gentle to moderate; strong flow can damage the fleshy polyp.

• Placement: On sandy substrate or flat rock, away from aggressive corals.

• Feeding: Benefits from supplemental feeding (mysis shrimp, reef roids, plankton).