UC Dragon Eye Bowerbanki Colony

UC Dragon Eye Bowerbanki Colony

Description

Elevate your reef aquarium with the show-stopping UC Dragon Eye Bowerbanki Colony. Known to collectors as one of the most vibrant and dramatic Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals in the hobby, this premium Homophyllia bowerbanki colony features massive, ultra-fleshy polyps with a mesmerizing "Dragon Eye" color pattern. Its brilliant contrasting rings and intense coloration make it an instant centerpiece for any LPS-dominant or mixed reef tank.

Unlike standard Micromussa (Acan Lords), Bowerbanki corals develop much larger, chunky heads that form an impressive dome-shaped colony over time. This particular ultra-grade specimen boasts thick, fully inflated tissue and an incredible feeding response, signaling peak health and hardiness.

Quick Care & Placement Guide

• Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate

• Lighting: Low to Moderate ($50 - 150$ PAR). Avoid high-intensity lighting to prevent bleaching.

• Water Flow: Low to Moderate indirect flow. Gentle currents keep the fleshy tissue clean and allow for maximum polyp expansion.

• Placement: Lower rockwork or sand bed.

• Aggression: Aggressive. Bowerbanki corals extend potent sweeper tentacles at night. Leave at least 3 to 5 inches of space between this colony and neighboring corals.

• Feeding: Highly mixotrophic. While photosynthetic, it thrives and grows significantly faster with weekly target feedings of meaty foods like Mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or high-quality LPS pellets.